2.0-//35.214.180.198//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9//GREGORIANPUBLISHhttps://www.linawillow.org/homeEurope/LondonEurope/LondonEurope/London2020-10-25T02:00:002021-10-31T02:00:00GMT+01:00+00:002020-03-29T01:00:002021-03-28T01:00:00BST+00:00+01:00ai1ec-10950@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSummer festival 2017<p>The LOTRO summer festival is back on! Go bet on Daffodilly!</p>
<p>Summer Festival dates: Start: 6/28/17@10am. End: 7/17/17@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>If you want more information about the summer festival, have a look at <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Summer_Festival" target="_blank">LOTRO Wiki</a>.</p>2017-06-282017-07-17en-GBGeneral eventFestival grounds @ All over0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/summer-festival-2016-2/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-11562@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSpring festival 2018<p>The spring festival is on again! Brave the Bree-lands maze! </p>
<p>Festival dates: Start: 3/15/18@10am. End: 4/9/18@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More about the festival on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Spring_Festival" target="_blank">LOTRO Wiki.</a></p>2018-03-152018-04-09en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/spring-festival-2018/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-11563@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZLOTRO 11th anniversary<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10990" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="512" /></a></p>
<p>LOTRO is 11 years old, and the anniversary festival is on!</p>
<p>Anniversary dates! Start: 4/19/18@10am. End: 5/14/18@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>General information about the anniversaries on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/LOTRO_Anniversary_Celebration">LOTRO Wiki </a></p>
<p>More about the 11th anniversary on the <a href="https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/11th-anniversary">official LOTRO pages.</a></p>2018-04-192018-05-14en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/lotro-11th-anniversary/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg;512;512,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg;512;512,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg;512;512,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg;512;512en-GBlotroai1ec-11878@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSpring festival encore 2018<p>The spring festival is on again! Brave the Bree-lands maze! </p>
<p>Festival dates: Start: 5/18/18@10am End: 5/31/18@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More about the festival on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Spring_Festival" target="_blank">LOTRO Wiki.</a></p>2018-05-182018-05-31en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/spring-festival-encore-2018/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-11879@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZLOTRO 11th anniversary encore<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10990" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="512" /></a></p>
<p>LOTRO is 11 years old, and the anniversary festival is on!</p>
<p>Anniversary dates! Start: 6/7/18@10am. End: 6/18/18@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>General information about the anniversaries on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/LOTRO_Anniversary_Celebration">LOTRO Wiki </a></p>
<p>More about the 11th anniversary on the <a href="https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/11th-anniversary">official LOTRO pages.</a></p>2018-06-072018-06-18en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/lotro-11th-anniversary-encore/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg;512;512,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg;512;512,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg;512;512,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10th_anniversary_logo.jpg;512;512en-GBlotroai1ec-11564@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSummer festival 2018<p>The LOTRO summer festival is back on! Go bet on Daffodilly!</p>
<p>Summer Festival dates: Start: 6/28/18@10am. End: 7/17/18@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>If you want more information about the summer festival, have a look at <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Summer_Festival" target="_blank">LOTRO Wiki</a>.</p>2018-06-282018-07-17en-GBGeneral eventFestival grounds @ All over0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/summer-festival-2018/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-11928@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSummer festival encore 2018<p>The LOTRO summer festival is back on with an encore! Go bet on Daffodilly! And lose…</p>
<p>Summer Festival dates: Start: 9 August 18@10am. End: 20 August 18@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>If you want more information about the summer festival, have a look at <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Summer_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LOTRO Wiki</a>.</p>2018-08-092018-08-20en-GBGeneral eventFestival grounds @ All over0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/summer-festival-encore-2018/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-11566@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHarvest festival 2018<p><img src="http://lorehound.com/wp-content/gallery/lotro-harvest-festival-20-10-10/20_fall_festival.jpg" alt="From lorehound.com" /></p>
<p>The haunted burrow returns! LOTRO’s autumn festival is here!</p>
<p>Fall Festival dates. Start: 10/16/18@10am. End: 11/6/18@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More information about the festival on <a title="LOTRO Wikia" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Harvest_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotro Wiki</a></p>2018-10-162018-11-06en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/harvest-festival-2017-2/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-12349@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHarvest festival encore 2018<p><img src="http://lorehound.com/wp-content/gallery/lotro-harvest-festival-20-10-10/20_fall_festival.jpg" alt="From lorehound.com" /></p>
<p>The haunted burrow returns! LOTRO’s autumn festival is here for an encore!</p>
<p>Fall Festival dates. Start: 11/28/18@10am. End: 12/10/18@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More information about the festival on <a title="LOTRO Wikia" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Harvest_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotro Wiki</a></p>2018-11-282018-12-10en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/harvest-festival-encore-2018/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-11567@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZYule festival 2018<p><img src="https://lotro-wiki.com/images/8/84/Yule_Fest_2010.jpg" alt="Lotro WIKI" /></p>
<p>The yule festival returns! Let’s go to Winterhome again!</p>
<p>Yule Festival dates: Start:12/13/18@10am. End: 1/14/19@3am. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More information about yule at <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Yuletide_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LOTRO Wiki</a></p>2018-12-132019-01-14en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/yule-festival-4-2/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-12338@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSpring festival 2019<p>The spring festival is on again! Brave the Bree-lands maze!</p>
<p>Festival dates! Start: March 19th @10AM. End: April 10th @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More about the festival on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Spring_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LOTRO Wiki.</a></p>2019-03-192019-04-10en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/spring-festival-2019/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-12339@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZLOTRO 12th anniversary<p>LOTRO is 12 years old, and the anniversary festival is on!</p>
<p>Anniversary dates! Start: April 23rd @10AM. End: May 20th @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>General information about the anniversaries on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/LOTRO_Anniversary_Celebration">LOTRO Wiki </a></p>2019-04-232019-05-20en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/lotro-12th-anniversary/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-12340@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSummer festival 2019<p>The LOTRO summer festival is back on! Go bet on Daffodilly!</p>
<p>Summer Festival dates: Start: June 20th @10AM. End: July 11th @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>If you want more information about the summer festival, have a look at <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Summer_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LOTRO Wiki</a> or <a href="https://fibrojedi.me.uk/lotro/lotro-summer-festival/">FibroJedi’s guide.</a></p>2019-06-202019-07-11en-GBGeneral eventFestival grounds @ All over0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/summer-festival-2019/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-12341@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZFarmers faire 2019<p><img src="https://lotro-wiki.com/images/1/11/Farmers_Faire_Steed.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Farmers Faire event is on, and the mayor is making a mess in Bywater as usual. More information about the event on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Farmers_Faire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LOTRO Wiki</a></p>
<p>Farmer’s Faire dates: Start: August 21st @10AM. End: September 10th @3AM. All times servertime,</p>2019-08-212019-09-10en-GBGeneral eventBywater @ The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/farmers-faire-2019/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-12342@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHarvest festival 2019<p><img src="http://lorehound.com/wp-content/gallery/lotro-harvest-festival-20-10-10/20_fall_festival.jpg" alt="From lorehound.com" /></p>
<p>The haunted burrow returns! LOTRO’s autumn festival is here!</p>
<p>Fall Festival dates. Start: October 15th @10AM. End: November 5th @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More information about the festival on <a title="LOTRO Wikia" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Harvest_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lotro Wiki</a></p>2019-10-152019-11-05en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/harvest-festival-2019/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-12343@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZYule festival 2019<p><img src="https://lotro-wiki.com/images/8/84/Yule_Fest_2010.jpg" alt="Lotro WIKI" /></p>
<p>The yule festival returns! Let’s go to Winterhome again!</p>
<p>Yule Festival dates: Start: December 12th@10AM. End: January 9th @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More information about yule at <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Yuletide_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LOTRO Wiki</a></p>2019-12-122020-01-09en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/yule-festival-2019/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13058@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobnanigans weekends 2020<p><img src="http://lotro-wiki.com/images/2/2f/Hobnanigans2-1.jpg" alt="LOTRO Wikia" /></p>
<p>Hobnanigans, AKA. chicken ball, is available this weekend!</p>
<p>2020 dates:</p>
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<td class="cms_table_td">2/6/20@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">2/10/20@3am</td>
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<td class="cms_table_td">3/31/20@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">4/6/20@3am</td>
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<td class="cms_table_td">6/4/20@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">6/8/20@3am</td>
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<td class="cms_table_td">8/6/20@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">8/10/20@3am</td>
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<td class="cms_table_td">10/1/20@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">10/5/20@3am</td>
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<td class="cms_table_td">12/3/20@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">12/7/20@3am</td>
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<td class="cms_table_td">2/4/21@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">2/8/21@3am</td>
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<p>All times servertime</p>
<p>More information about this game on <a title="Lotro Wikia" href="http://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Hobnanigans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lotrowikia.</a></p>2020-02-062020-02-10Europe/London2020-08-06T00:00:00Europe/London2020-10-01T00:00:00Europe/London2020-12-03T00:00:00Europe/London2021-02-04T00:00:00Europe/London2020-06-04T00:00:00Europe/London2020-04-02T00:00:00en-GBGeneral eventHorsefields @ Hobnanigans fields, Bree-lands0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobnanigans-weekends-2020/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13045@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZIll Omens skirmish event<p>The LOTRO Ill Omens skirmish event returns!</p>
<p>Event start: February 19 at 10AM servertime. Event end: March 19 at 3AM servertime.</p>
<p>More information <a href="http://dadislotroguides.com/u23-3-skirm-event-ill-omens/">in Dadi’s guide</a>.</p>2020-02-192020-03-19en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/ill-omens-skirmish-event/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13044@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZDST difference EU – US spring 2020<p>The US and the EU moves to Daylight Saving Time (DST) at different dates.</p>
<ul>
<li>The US moves the clocks forward one hour on the morning (2AM) of the second Sunday in March. In 2020, this is March 8th</li>
<li>The EU moves the clocks forward one hour on the morning (1AM) of the last Sunday in March. In 2016, this is March 29th</li>
</ul>
<p>In this period, the time difference between the EU and the US is one hour LESS than it usually is. One example: While the difference between UK/London time and servertime (US/Boston time) is usually 5 hours, it will only be 4 hours until the EU clocks move. This has a lot of impact on event planning in LOTRO, so make sure you know which times you use.</p>
<p>Here is more <a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/2013/03/so-whats-the-time-in-lotro/">information on DST and event planning in LOTRO. </a></p>2020-03-082020-03-29en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/dst-difference-eu-us-spring-2020/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13046@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSpring festival 2020<p>The spring festival is on again! Brave the Bree-lands maze!</p>
<p>Festival dates! Start: March 19th @10AM. End: April 14th @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More about the festival on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Spring_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LOTRO Wiki.</a></p>2020-03-192020-04-14en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/spring-festival-2020/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13056@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBuried treasure hunt 2020<p><img src="https://lotro-wiki.com/images/2/24/Dig-Site.jpg" alt="Buried treasure, LOTRO Wiki" /></p>
<p>The buried treasure hunt is on this weekend! Go dig!</p>
<p>2020 dates:</p>
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<td class="cms_table_td">4/16/20@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">4/21/20@3am</td>
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<td class="cms_table_td">8/13/20@10am</td>
<td class="cms_table_td">8/17/20@3am</td>
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<p>All times servertime</p>
<p>More information about the event on <a title="Buried treasure hunt" href="http://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Treasure_Hunt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lotro Wikia</a></p>2020-04-162020-04-21Europe/London2020-08-13T00:00:00en-GBGeneral eventTreasure fields0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/buried-treasure-hunt-6/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13047@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZLOTRO 13th anniversary<p>LOTRO is 13 years old, and the anniversary festival is on!</p>
<p>Anniversary dates! Start: April 22 @10AM. End: May 20 @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>General information about the anniversaries on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/LOTRO_Anniversary_Celebration">LOTRO Wiki </a></p>2020-04-222020-05-20en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/lotro-13th-anniversary/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13308@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZFarmers faire 2020<p><img src="https://lotro-wiki.com/images/1/11/Farmers_Faire_Steed.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Farmers Faire event is on, and the mayor is making a mess in Bywater as usual. More information about the event on <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Farmers_Faire" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LOTRO Wiki</a></p>
<p>Farmer’s Faire dates: Start: August 20 @10AM. End: September 7 @3AM. All times servertime,</p>2020-08-202020-09-07en-GBGeneral eventBywater @ The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/farmers-faire-2019-2/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13048@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSummer festival 2020<p>The LOTRO summer festival is back on! Go bet on Daffodilly!</p>
<p>Summer Festival dates: Start: August 20 @10AM. End: September 7 @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>If you want more information about the summer festival, have a look at <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Summer_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LOTRO Wiki</a> or <a href="https://fibrojedi.me.uk/lotro/lotro-summer-festival/">FibroJedi’s guide.</a></p>2020-08-202020-09-07en-GBGeneral eventFestival grounds @ All over0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/summer-festival-2020/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13052@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHarvest festival 2020<p><img src="http://lorehound.com/wp-content/gallery/lotro-harvest-festival-20-10-10/20_fall_festival.jpg" alt="From lorehound.com" /></p>
<p>The haunted burrow returns! LOTRO’s autumn festival is here!</p>
<p>Fall Festival dates. Start: October 8 @10AM. End: November 2 @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More information about the festival on <a title="LOTRO Wikia" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Harvest_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lotro Wiki</a></p>2020-10-082020-11-02en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/harvest-festival-2020/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13054@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZDurin’s day<p>The Durin’s Day event is on! Start: October 15 @ 10AM servertime. End: October 21 @ 3AM servertime.</p>
<p>More information <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Durin%27s_Day">about the event.</a></p>2020-10-152020-10-21en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/durins-day/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-13055@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZYule festival 2020<p><img src="https://lotro-wiki.com/images/8/84/Yule_Fest_2010.jpg" alt="Lotro WIKI" /></p>
<p>The yule festival returns! Let’s go to Winterhome again!</p>
<p>Yule Festival dates: Start: December 10 @10AM. End: January 5 @3AM. All times servertime.</p>
<p>More information about yule at <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Yuletide_Festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LOTRO Wiki</a></p>2020-12-102021-01-05en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/yule-festival-2020/freeen-GBlotroai1ec-8741@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBird and Baby yard party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bird-and-baby.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-9013" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bird-and-baby-640x360.jpg" alt="bird and baby" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>The Bird and Baby staff hosts a weekly yard party at the inn, ending “when the last guest leaves”. All good people are welcome. Sometimes there are visiting bands or other planned events, at other times, entertainment is provided by you, the patrons!</p>
<p>When there is a scheduled event, feel free to play music, tell stories or whatever during breaks, but we ask that you yield the stage to the evening’s main act at their discretion.</p>
<p>Free Beer and Mystery Food (self-service at the tables in the Yard). Please note that eating of the Mystery Food is at your own risk.</p>
<p>Location: Bird and Baby inn, Michel Delving<br />
Time: 7:30PM UK time</p>
<p>Contact: Bilbeto, Bird and Baby Staff</p>Europe/London2017-06-08T19:30:00Europe/London2017-06-08T21:00:00WEEKLY2018-11-28T23:59:59ZTHMOEurope/London2015-03-26T19:30:00Europe/London2015-04-09T19:30:00Europe/London2015-11-05T19:30:00Europe/London2015-12-24T19:30:00Europe/London2015-12-31T19:30:00Europe/London2015-10-15T19:30:00Europe/London2015-10-29T19:30:00Europe/London2015-11-12T19:30:00Europe/London2015-11-19T19:30:00Europe/London2015-12-03T19:30:00Europe/London2015-12-17T19:30:00Europe/London2016-01-07T19:30:00Europe/London2016-01-21T19:30:00Europe/London2016-02-04T19:30:00Europe/London2016-02-18T19:30:00Europe/London2016-03-10T19:30:00Europe/London2016-03-17T19:30:00Europe/London2016-04-07T19:30:00Europe/London2016-04-14T19:30:00Europe/London2016-04-28T19:30:00Europe/London2016-05-05T19:30:00Europe/London2016-05-19T19:30:00Europe/London2016-06-02T19:30:00Europe/London2016-06-16T19:30:00Europe/London2016-06-30T19:30:00Europe/London2016-12-22T19:30:00Europe/London2017-01-05T19:30:00Europe/London2017-04-20T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-28T19:30:00Europe/London2018-03-29T19:30:00Europe/London2018-04-19T19:30:00en-GBPublic eventBilbetoMichel Delving @ Bird and Baby Inn, Laurelin server0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/bird-baby-yard-party-3/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bird-and-baby-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bird-and-baby-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bird-and-baby-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bird-and-baby-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-10924@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Friday<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture.jpg" alt="Green Dragon" /></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Every Friday<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (usually 2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Weekly hobbit gathering at the Green Dragon inn in Bywater, running ever since May 18 2008. This is an event for and by hobbits, although a few visiting traveling dwarves are always welcome. It is also a 100% in-character event, so don’t go talking about things not belonging in Middle Earth! Come along for songs, dances, poetry, tales, riddles, news and much grand roleplaying! And do offer yer own entertainment, if yer like!</p>
<p>Sometimes, we’ll run “Lone Bard Fridays”, where we only allow solo or duo performances. This is to limit the impact of big bands at the Dragon, and allow newcomer performers a chance to show their skills.</p>
<p>At other times over the year, GDF will move to other inns in the Shire. The new years party is usually held at the Plough and Stars in Brockenborings, while we always escape Bywater when the mayor hosts the Farmer’s faire in the late summer.</p>
<p><b>Event guidelines:</b></p>
<p>Green Dragon Friday is an in-character roleplaying event aiming to replicate a lively hobbit night at the inn. We try to enable a healthy lively hobbit roleplayer community here on Laurelin. To help us do this, please follow these guidelines:</p>
<ul>
<li>While dwarves are welcome at the inn, we ask that taller characters (elves and menfolk) do not attend the event. Men and elves were rarely (if ever) seen travelling through the Shire villages (and especially not the inns).However, if yer have quests to do at the inn, by all means come inside to finish them</li>
<li>Be in-character – be a hobbit! Keep player interactions (chats, emotes) and entertainment in-character, basically by talking about the things that hobbits in Middle-Earth would. Don’t discuss real-life modern-day things, game mechanics, etc. Avoid using forced emotes, setting off fireworks inside, bringing pets that wouldn’t belong in an inn, throwing 3000 snowballs, etc.</li>
<li>Be active and engage with the others. It is better to participate than to just stand around waiting for others to entertain you (however, feel free to come observe things the first few times).</li>
<li>Avoid multi-boxing with lots of alts. Yes, we know that you love to pull off that fat sound of a many-musician band. However, when the room is full of similarly-clad robots marching in line (if they move at all), who don’t respond when you talk to them, things get rather creepy and the immersion we look for is often ruined.</li>
<li>Entertainers are very welcome! Just sign up with the hobbit hosting the event, preferably by a /tell. Note that we absolutely love solo bards/performers – a lone lute-player is often better suited for the inn setting than a huge band. Also note that we absolutely love other kinds of entertainment than music: Poems, stories, riddles, the latest news from the Shire… lovely! If you want to play music, it is grand if yer aim for a folksy hobbity vibe, with reels, jigs, waltzes, hornpipes and the likes.</li>
<li>Gossip and news is very welcome! This helps bring life to the event and the roleplaying in the Shire. Just remember to keep things in-character. Related to events: We generally don’t advertise events held on other servers, events not of hobbit interest, events not held in the Shire or events not of a roleplaying character.</li>
</ul>
<p>Additionally, we ask that participants follow the <a href="https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?396577-Turbine-Official-Roleplaying-Rules-and-Policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">roleplaying rules and policy</a> for Laurelin, with regard to player names, chat behaviour and harassment.</p>
<p>Lastly, while the above may sound like a long list of rules, don’t worry too much! Them hobbits are a friendly and tolerant lot, eager to welcome new visitors to the inn. See yer there!</p>
<p><b>Questions about the event? </b></p>
<p>Contact: <a href="https://www.linawillow.org/home/contact-me/chat-with-me/">Lina</a>, <a href="https://lostmathom.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grand Order of the Lost Mathom</a>.</p>
<p>When you attend Green Dragon Friday, send your warm thoughts to the first people enjoying the event back in May 2008. Not least the creator, Mae Skeffington, who fought hard to set it up and make it last over the years. That was a mighty fine initiative!</p>Europe/London2017-06-09T19:30:00Europe/London2017-06-09T21:30:00WEEKLYFRMOEurope/London2017-05-12T19:30:00Europe/London2017-05-19T19:30:00Europe/London2017-08-25T19:30:00Europe/London2017-09-01T19:30:00Europe/London2017-09-22T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-22T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-29T19:30:00Europe/London2018-02-02T19:30:00Europe/London2018-05-11T19:30:00Europe/London2018-02-09T19:30:00Europe/London2018-05-04T19:30:00Europe/London2018-05-18T19:30:00Europe/London2018-07-06T19:30:00Europe/London2018-08-17T19:30:00Europe/London2018-08-24T19:30:00Europe/London2018-08-31T19:30:00Europe/London2018-09-07T19:30:00Europe/London2018-09-21T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-21T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-28T19:30:00Europe/London2019-03-15T19:30:00Europe/London2019-05-24T19:30:00Europe/London2019-08-23T19:30:00Europe/London2019-08-30T19:30:00Europe/London2019-09-06T19:30:00Europe/London2019-09-20T19:30:00Europe/London2019-12-27T19:30:00Europe/London2020-01-03T19:30:00Europe/London2020-03-13T19:30:00Europe/London2020-05-22T19:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; https://lostmathom.comBywater @ Green Dragon Inn, Laurelin server0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-friday-3/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-10634@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZAdventure Saturday<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/adventure-standard.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4569" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/adventure-standard-150x150.jpg" alt="adventure standard" width="150" height="150" /></a>Adventure night for members of the <a title="Grand Order forums" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank">Grand Order</a>. Held every Saturday, unless other events are planned!</p>
<p>Meet up at the kin hall ter plan adventures, mathom searches or solving that one hard task that has always eluded yer.</p>
<p>More information is usually posted on the internal parts of the <a title="Grand Order forums" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank">Grand Order forums </a></p>Europe/London2017-06-10T19:30:00Europe/London2017-06-10T21:30:00WEEKLY2018-02-10T23:59:59ZSAMOEurope/London2016-10-22T19:30:00Europe/London2016-11-26T19:30:00Europe/London2016-12-17T19:30:00Europe/London2017-02-18T19:30:00Europe/London2017-02-25T19:30:00Europe/London2017-03-04T19:30:00Europe/London2017-04-08T19:30:00Europe/London2017-04-22T19:30:00Europe/London2017-04-29T19:30:00Europe/London2017-05-06T19:30:00Europe/London2017-09-02T19:30:00Europe/London2017-10-14T19:30:00Europe/London2017-10-21T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-02T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-30T19:30:00en-GBKin eventSongburrow Hall @ Songburrow0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/adventure-saturday-6/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/adventure-standard-150x150.jpg;150;150,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/adventure-standard-150x150.jpg;150;150,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/adventure-standard-150x150.jpg;150;150,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/adventure-standard-150x150.jpg;150;150en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11040@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZPie Shop Ladsies Tour<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shire-Tour.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11048" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shire-Tour-640x512.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="512" /></a></p>
<p>The “Pie Shop Lads (and Lassies)” are the Fëanáró Nosseö Kinship Band. They are an up-and-coming, merry music band of short folks, with a wide range of music styles. Over the past few weeks they have been rehearsing hard, but now the wait is over…</p>
<p>On Tuesday May 16th, the Pie Shop Lads (and Lassies) will be launching their 2017 debut 7-concert Tour of The Shire, with a concert in Stock at the Golden Perch. It starts at 8:30 PM ((UK time)) Every fortnight, they will give a new concert in a different town in the Shire, leading up to a grand release party in Michel Delving, where Pie Shop Lads (and Lassies) will present brand new lyrics for the best of the songs from the tour!</p>
<p>Free admission for the Free Folk – that is why they are the Free Folk. Non-Hobbits are advised to wear their dancing shoes, and everyone should bring their best mood and broadest smile.</p>
<p>Dates:<br />
All dates are Tuesdays, concerts starting at 8:30pm ((UK time/3:30 Pm servertime/21:30 Central European Summer Time))<br />
Stock – outside The Golden Perch – May 16th<br />
Frogmorton – outside The Floating Log – May 30th<br />
Brockenborings – By the Bullroarer Statue – June 13th<br />
Oatbarton – near the market square – June 27th<br />
Needlehole – Market Square – July 11th<br />
Tuckborough – Courtyard of the Great Smials – July 25th<br />
Hobbiton – behind the old Windmill – August 8th</p>
<p>Special Finale Event:<br />
Grand Release Party in Michel Delving with release of brand new lyrics and guest bands performances, ale, pie, ale, music, pipe-weed, ale, beer, ale, and good times! The whole minstrel trade will be there, so it is your chance to hang with your favourite bard!<br />
Saturday August 26th – location and time to be announced.</p>
<p>The Pie Shop Lads (and Lassies) are looking forward to sharing their music with you all, and to help them Shire Hobbits get their feet dancin’!</p>
<p>((OOC:</p>
<p>We encourage RP, but should you not feel like participating and just want to hear the music, that is just fine. All we ask is that you be respectful and considerate to those who do want to engage in RP, and keep excessive emoting, pets and chatter in other languages than English to a minimum.:) ))</p>
<p>Well met, and we hope to see you there!</p>
<p>On behalf of the Pie Shop Lads (and Lassies)<br />
Skepto Shireskald (contact hobbit)</p>Europe/London2017-06-13T20:30:00Europe/London2017-06-13T22:00:00WEEKLY2017-08-09T23:59:59Z2TUMOen-GBPublic eventSkeptoThe Shire @ See the notice0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/pie-shop-ladslassies-tour/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shire-Tour-640x512.jpg;640;512,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shire-Tour-640x512.jpg;640;512,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shire-Tour-640x512.jpg;640;512,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shire-Tour-640x512.jpg;640;512en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-8808@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobbit market<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/market-standard.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5131" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/market-standard-150x150.jpg" alt="market standard" width="150" height="150" /></a>Biweekly hobbit market in Michel Delving, held at the ovens and crafting area!</p>
<p>Time: 7:30PM UK time<br />
Location: Michel Delving ovens and crafting area</p>
<p>Especially good for young hobbits setting out on their journeys in Middle Earth, since they can get quality goods fer reasonable prices. More information <a title="Market day thread on lostmathom.org" href="http://lostmathom.org/threads/michel-delving-market-monday-4-february.1393/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here!</a></p>
<p>Contact: Tibba and Nimelia, <a title="Grand Order site" href="http://www.lostmathom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grand Order of the Lost Mathom</a>.</p>Europe/London2017-06-19T19:30:00Europe/London2017-06-19T20:30:00WEEKLY2MOTUMOEurope/London2015-03-17T19:30:00Europe/London2018-01-01T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-31T19:30:00Europe/London2019-01-01T19:30:00Europe/London2019-12-30T19:30:00Europe/London2019-12-31T19:30:00en-GBPublic eventTibba and Nimelia; http://lostmathom.orgMichel Delving @ Crafting and ovens area, Laurelin Server0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobbit-market-4/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/market-standard-150x150.jpg;150;150,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/market-standard-150x150.jpg;150;150,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/market-standard-150x150.jpg;150;150,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/market-standard-150x150.jpg;150;150en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11099@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe Big Budgeford Bacon Bash<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/boar-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11148" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/boar-01-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>A pork-flavoured, farm-located Grand Summer Picnic! Come pat the friendly farm animals, eat grand food, marvel at the tranquil Shire farm life and have fun! And enjoy the grand premiere of the play “An Ode to Old Bloodtusk!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday July 2<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Milo Bolger’s farm just NE of Budgeford, The Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Time to visit <a href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Milo_Bolger">Milo Bolger</a> outside Budgeford again! Yer will be hard-pressed to find a finer farm in the Shire. As hard-pressed as the local apple cider, that is. Just perfect for a summer picnic with lots of bacon!</p>
<p>Additionally, a local theatre troupe is about to do what them G.L.O.B.E. fellers in Winterhome never managed: Write and perform a play called “Ode to Ol’ Bloodtusk”. After the dress rehearsal during yule, it is now time for the grand premiere, during the Big Budgeford Bacon Bash. Come be enchanted by this tale of Bristling Boars and Boar-ish Bounders!</p>
<p>Things to look forward to are:</p>
<ul>
<li>The grand premiere of the play “Ode to Ol’ Bloodtusk – The Breeland Porxodus”!</li>
<li>Exploring the farm and patting the animals</li>
<li>Bacon!</li>
<li>Songs and dance</li>
<li>Grand food!</li>
<li>Bacon!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>OOC:</strong></p>
<p>Please note, this is a roleplaying event primarily geared towards hobbits. Taller folks are welcome too if them manage to find the way to a distant hobbit farm.</p>
<p>Milo Bolger’s farm is east of Budgeford, at map coordinates <a title="The Shire" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/The_Shire"><span id="ctt2" class="coordslink The Shire--30.7S--64.5W">[30.7S, 64.5W]</span></a></p>Europe/London2017-07-02T19:30:00Europe/London2017-07-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgBudgeford @ Milo Bolger's Farm, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/big-budgeford-bacon-bash/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/boar-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/boar-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/boar-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/boar-01-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11265@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZLOTRO Downtime<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/maintenance.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11266" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/maintenance-640x485.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="485" /></a></p>
<p>The LOTRO game worlds, web sites, and account sites will be unavailable from 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern (-4 GMT) for maintenance. We appreciate your patience during this extended maintenance downtime window.</p>Europe/London2017-07-19T10:00:00Europe/London2017-07-19T22:00:00en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/lotro-downtime/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/maintenance-640x485.jpg;640;485,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/maintenance-640x485.jpg;640;485,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/maintenance-640x485.jpg;640;485,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/maintenance-640x485.jpg;640;485en-GBlotroai1ec-11231@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZMathom Tale Tea<p><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/songburrow-hall-2-e1364466220782.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Good friends, tea, pie and dusty old objects. That’s all yer need fer a relaxing, lovely Sunday afternoon. Welcome to a new mathom tea in Songburrow!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday July 30<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Songburrow Hall, 4 Brookbank Street, Songburrow</p>
<p>We are happy to invite our neighbours and good hobbit friends to a relaxing cup tea Sunday July 30. Should the weather be nice, the tea will be served outdoors in the garden.</p>
<p>In addition to a grand selection of food and drink, some even home-grown and produced locally in the village of Songburrow, the tea will have a mathomy theme. So, we offer the opportunity for our guests to bring some of their own favourite old objects to the tea, for comments and value appraisal.</p>
<p>Do yer have an old, dusty shield hanging on yer wall? An old book yer are curious about? Have yer sometimes pondered if there weren’t something more to that old dishcloth yer inherited from yer parents? Do yer think yer have THE club the Bullroarer used during the battle of Greenfields? Just bring it to Songburrow Hall, tell us a little about it, and our local historians will study it and try uncover its secrets!</p>
<p>Should the weather be nice, the tea may be rounded off with fireworks and a song or three.</p>
<p><b>OOC</b>:</p>
<p>This will be a relaxed, non-scripted event, providing many opportunities to mingle and chat with other hobbits, as well as to learn something about mathoms. Don’t be shy to bring your own items and a short description/story of it, and we’ll see how many we can appraise during the night.</p>
<p>Be prepared to show yer mathom and tell us a little about it, and we’ll try our best to say what kind of object it really is. Think of it as a hobbit version of the “Antiques Roadshow”, and you’ll be good!</p>
<p>Given the theme, this is very much a hobbit-preferred event, although good dwarven friends are also welcome.</p>Europe/London2017-07-30T19:30:00Europe/London2017-07-30T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.linawillow.orgSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/mathom-tale-tea-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11333@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZFloating Log Friday<p><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/floating-log.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ol’ Flourdumpling is busy stuffing his face over in Bywater during the Farmer’s Faire, and there are lots of visitors there stepping on the local hobbits. So naturally, the weekly hobbit inn night will move from the Green Dragon! To The Floating Log!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday August 25<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Floating Log Inn, Frogmorton</p>
<p>Have no fear, master Ponto Hopsbloom is more than happy to welcome hobbits to the Floating Log in Frogmorton. He’ll greet yer all warmly, although hopefully not with warm ale, and better not with the most “hoppy” of the local ales…</p>
<p>Usual Green Dragon Guidelines apply, which means this is an event by and for hobbits. The odd visiting dwarf is always welcome, though! Should yer have any entertainment (songs, stories, riddles, poems or the likes), please bring it along!</p>
<p>Next week, we’ll likely be at the Ivy Bush, before returning to the Dragon on September 8th.</p>Europe/London2017-08-25T19:30:00Europe/London2017-08-25T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; www.linawillow.orgFrogmorton @ Floating Log Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/floating-log-friday-3/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11233@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZPie Shop Hobbits party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Flyer2NEW.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Flyer2NEW-640x404.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="404" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11340" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday August 26<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 6PM UK time onwards (1PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Place</strong>: 4 Myrtle Court, Serrigar’s Nook</p>
<p>Pie Shop Hobbits Shire Tour is now officially over. However, during our Tour, and to pas time on the road, we produced a pile of songs with lyrics, that we would now like to share with you. Some of them was played on the tour, others are brand new.</p>
<p>Furthermore, we are so lucky that a handful of our very favourite bands has agreed to warm up to the concert!</p>
<p>In other word – it’s going to be a SMASH of an evening, and YOU are invited to be there!</p>
<p>The concert is being held in the Shire Homesteads, Serrigar’s Nook, 1 Brookbank Str, (Laurelin Server), and it all starts at 6 PM (UK Time) – so don’t miss out! Kindly see the flyer for additional information, or contact the band at skeptoshireskald@gmail.com</p>
<p>We’s looking forward ter see as many of yas as possible!</p>Europe/London2017-08-26T18:00:00Europe/London2017-08-26T22:30:00en-GBPublic eventSkepto; skeptoshireskald@gmail.comSerrigar's Nook @ 4 Myrtle Court, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/pie-shop-hobbits-party/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Flyer2NEW-640x404.jpg;640;404,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Flyer2NEW-640x404.jpg;640;404,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Flyer2NEW-640x404.jpg;640;404,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Flyer2NEW-640x404.jpg;640;404en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11334@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZIvy Bush Friday<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ivy-bush-friday.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Farmer’s Faire is still on, which means there is murder (of foods) and mayhem in Bywater. Silly mayor! The Dragon will be a noisy place, so the weekly hobbit inn night will move from the Green Dragon! To the Ivy Bush!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday September 1<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Ivy Bush Inn, Hobbiton</p>
<p>Hereward Loamsdown looked happy to have more customers on a Friday night, other than the local shirriff Robin Smallburrow. So, expect friendly greetings and even friendlier prices!</p>
<p>Usual Green Dragon Guidelines apply, which means this is an event by and for hobbits. The odd visiting dwarf is always welcome, though! Should yer have any entertainment (songs, stories, riddles, poems or the likes), please bring it along!</p>
<p>Hopefully, we will be back at the Green Dragon Friday september 8.</p>Europe/London2017-09-01T19:30:00Europe/London2017-09-01T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.linawillow.orgHobbiton @ Ivy Bush Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/ivy-bush-friday-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11232@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBards Day Concert<p><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i2.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert.jpg" alt="[IMG]" /></p>
<p>A day to remember the bards of old and the music they inspired. Welcome to the annual Bards Day Concert in the Ivy Bush Inn!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday September 2nd<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Place</b>: Ivy Bush Inn, Hobbiton, Laurelin server</p>
<p>A day to remember the writers of the tales, poems and songs we treasure today. A concert with a selection of tunes related to one of the finest writers we have seen, master Ronald Dwale.</p>
<p>The Brandy Badgers will perform a selection of songs and poems based on the works of master Dwale. Afterwards, the stage will be open for other bards who would like to share suitable works for the occasion.</p>
<p>All are welcome to come to attend the concert: hobbits, dwarves, elves and men.</p>
<p><b>OOC details:</b></p>
<p>J.R.R. Tolkien passed away September 2nd 1973. On this date, every year since 2012, we have paid homage to him with an evening of music and poetry in the Ivy Bush, playing tunes inspired by Tolkien’s works (from the movies or adapted from his writings and poems) and reciting some of Tolkien’s poems. The main part of the concert is performed by The Brandy Badgers, the in-house music collective in the <a class="externalLink" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Grand Order of the Lost Mathom.</b></a></p>
<p>Given the concert theme and the date, this is not a strict roleplaying event, so players of all sizes and shapes are welcome. However, we will stay in-character: Instead of speaking about Tolkien, the musicians will play songs inspired by Ronald Dwale, Tolkien’s in-game alter ego.</p>
<p>Although there would be many lore reasons to have the concert in the Bird and Baby, the inn is somewhat unsuitable for concerts. So we have moved to the Ivy Bush instead.</p>
<p>The Badgers will perform for ca 90 minutes. Afterwards, the stage is open for anyone who would like to play a tune or recite a poem suitable for such an event.</p>
<p>Welcome to the Ivy Bush, Saturday September 2nd!</p>Europe/London2017-09-02T19:30:00Europe/London2017-09-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.linawillow.orgHobbiton @ Ivy Bush Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/bards-day-concert-3/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11365@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBaggins Dragon Birthday Friday<p><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>It is September 22nd! The birthday of some fine, albeit strange hobbits of the Baggins variety!<br />
Cheers for mad Ol’ Bilbo!<br />
Cheers for his nephew Frodo!<br />
Let’s celebrate their day with an ale at the inn!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday September 22<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon inn, Bywater, The Shire, Laurelin</p>
<p>Bilbo Baggins hasn’t been seen in the Shire for near on 20 years now. More recently, his nephew Frodo sold Bag End and moved to Buckland. Which left Lobelia for us, and that’s hardly somet to celebrate…</p>
<p>Still, do yer remember the parties held at Bag End? The food, the drink, the pressies, the fizzers? Sounds like a day to celebrate, it does. Which we will do!</p>
<p>Hence, we welcome yer to bring Baggins-related entertainment: Songs, poems, stories or riddles. We’ll start the celebrations at the Green Dragon (since it is Green Dragon Friday), but depending on how the night goes on, we might head over to the Party Tree for a last Baggins toast this night.</p>
<p>Welcome hobbits!</p>
<p><b>OOC</b>:</p>
<p>This is Green Dragon Friday, the weekly hobbit RP event, but with a Baggins theme.</p>
<p>While travelling dwarves are always welcome at the inn, for lore reasons we ask that the Big Folk do not attend. Please roll up a hobbit instead to attend, it is grand fun.</p>Europe/London2017-09-22T19:30:00Europe/London2017-09-22T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; https://www.linawillow.orgBywater @ Green Dragon, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/baggins-dragon-birthday-friday/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11345@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS Concert: Chapel of Musical Friendship<p>Hiya ta all the fun-lovin folks of Middle Earth! </p>
<p>Many of ya folks have asked me when will the OAKS be comin back? <br />
Well……….*drum roll*…… <br />
I am thrilled ta tell all of ya that the fun parties we call the OAKS are back! </p>
<p>Yup…exactly….it’s time ta drink, smoke, eat, laugh, and have sum fun dancin ta sum great music agin in Oldfurlong! </p>
<p>It be time fer the OAKS!!!!!</p>
<p>Remember I told ya folks after the Forest last May , me and sum of my friends came down the next mornin ta tidy up a bit…</p>
<p>and whoa!</p>
<p>We found a few things mite have been a bit broken…<br />
like all the tables and benches.</p>
<p>and there was a wee bit of a fire smolderin in sum ashes near the big OAKS tree…</p>
<p>which Tiny may have tried to put out by throwin sum ale on it.<br />
( turns out that may have been a mistake cause it kind of flared up a bit and we had ta replace the whole tree! )</p>
<p>So…I got in touch wit them fine workers that was fixin the roof of the Floatin Log and they agreed ta come ta Oldfurlong as soon as they be finished at the Floatin Log. They worked as quickly as they could while still doing a good job..that’s important to them.<br />
but time drug on fer a bit and still all the tables and benches of Oldfurlong was broken …and the old oak stood there charred on one side.</p>
<p>Then one mornin here they came ….they told me it be gettin warmer and roofin repair be hot work….so they thot they mite fix up Oldfurlong. I was mighty pleased …even after I saw dear Tiny slippin them folks sum beers ta speed up the repairs. Thanks Tiny!<br />
Papa even brought in sum woodworkers he found at the Hobbit Market in Michel Delving…<br />
*smiles thinkin of her helpful Papa*</p>
<p>So Oldfurlong be ready fer anuther OAKS….</p>
<p>and I found a mighty special band….</p>
<p>It be called …..the Chapel of Musical Friendship!</p>
<p>I herd these folks get t’gether about two years ago down in Michel Delving and it was absolutely awesum!</p>
<p>It’s a BIG bunch of folks who make great music wit several different bands all comin t’gether ta kick off the return of the OAKS wit what I know will be a truly tree-mendous concert!</p>
<p>I dont have a pic fer ya folks this time cause Master Bruzo couldnt git all of them ta stand still long enuf ta take one…<br />
these folks like ta drink and dance and want all of you ta join them fer a very special ….</p>
<p>Return of the OAKS… wit the Chapel of Musical Friendship!</p>
<p>When I asked Master Bruzo why they hadnt played in so long…he told me they was all up on a HIGH-8-us….so I guess them folks was busy climbin up on sum high eight sumthin or uthers …</p>
<p>*looks confused*</p>
<p>Anyhow no matter where they was off ta in the past two years , they be back now and ya dont want ta miss this..fer certain!</p>
<p>Join us the very last Saturday in September fer anuther amazin concert wit </p>
<p> the Return of the OAKS</p>
<p>when Oldfurlong will once agin be jumpin and drinkin and smokin and dancin ta the return of…</p>
<p>The Chapel of Musical Friendship!</p>
<p><strong>What </strong>a lucky co-ent-see-dents ( Papa taut me that word ) that they are comin back just in time ta play fer the return of the OAKS!</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: the town square of the Oldfurlong neighborhood in the Shire homesteads<br />
((Altfurch in Deutsch / Longuevieille en français))</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Saturday September 30th at eight bells in the evenin<br />
(( 20:00 UK time / 21:00 CEST / 15:00 server time ))</p>
<p>Warm hugs ta everybodee,<br />
Acorne</p>Europe/London2017-09-30T20:00:00Europe/London2017-09-30T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-concert-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11346@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZConcert: Evendim Hillbillies!<p>The Evendim Hillbillies will be hillbillying at Longo Burrow’s farm! Come dance in them fields!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday October 7<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Tuckborough, Longo Burrow’s farm</p>Europe/London2017-10-07T19:30:00Europe/London2017-10-07T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventOnionfarmerTuckborough @ Longo Burrow's farm, The Shire, Laurelin0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/concert-travelling-bilberries/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11344@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZA Seaside Farewell to Summer<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ScreenShot00178.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11363" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ScreenShot00178-640x480.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Summer is about ter officially end!<br />
There’s no better way ter see it out than ter go on a hobbit journey!<br />
Join us for a relaxing weekend away at the seaside resort in Belfalas!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK both days (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Saturday: Travel from the Golden Perch to Belfalas. Sunday: Nóruimar, Belfalas homestead.</p>
<p>A member of the Grand Order was lucky enough to come into possession of sommat lankeys call a “Holiday Home” in a “seaside resort” in a lankey land known as “Western Gondor”.</p>
<p>The Grand Order is currently preparing to go ter this resort ter celebrate the last weekend of fine Summer weather. There will be a bit of an adventure to get there, but we have it on good authority that there is plenty of fun and relaxation ter be had once we arrive. As yer know – there’s no party like a hobbit party!</p>
<p>We also welcome other adventurous hobbits ter come along for the trip. Don’t worry if yer waistband is too small for the journey down and back; we’ll do our best ter look after yer!<br />
Pack up all yer need (including a sleeping roll and tent just in case there’s too many for the lodgings and fizzers) and join us fer the last grand hobbit party of the summer!</p>
<p><b><i>SCHEDULE (subject ter change)</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>SATURDAY, October 14</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>Travel</i></b><br />
<b>(1) Depart The Shire: </b>Golden Perch Inn, Stock<br />
<b>(2) Walk/Ride to Bree: </b>West Gate, onwards to South Gate Stable Master<br />
<b>(3) Pony Express to:</b> Dol Amroth, Western Gondor*<br />
<b>(4) Short Walk to:</b> 1 Cape Road, Nóruimar, Belfalas Homesteads, Western Gondor</p>
<p><i>*For those with small waist sizes unable to take ponies to Dol Amroth (and not willing to spend a Mithril Coin to get there):</i><br />
<i>Visit the Belfalas Homesteads Housing Broker in South Bree. Arrange to take a tour of a house in Nóruimar</i>. <i>Then either meet the party at the entrance nearest Dol Amroth, or go straight to 1 Cape Road at the feasting table in the yard towards the front entrance. See map below!</i></p>
<p><b><i>Welcome Feast & Lodging arrangements </i></b><br />
1 Cape Road, Nóruimar, Belfalas Homesteads, Western Gondor</p>
<p><b><i>Exploring Belfalas Homesteads</i></b><br />
Seeing the local sights, and possibly doing some relaxing tasks (see below)! If you cannot do them all on the night, feel free to stay behind to sort them out on yer own!</p>
<p><b><i>SUNDAY, October 15</i></b></p>
<p><i><b>Grand Order Breakfast</b></i><br />
1 Cape Road, Nóruimar, Belfalas Homesteads, Western Gondor</p>
<p><i><b>Fishing at the Beach (possibly a contest!)</b></i><br />
Nóruimar Beach*<br />
*best to not try to swim past the big rock; yer will end up somewhere VERY unexpected and will have a LONG journey back!</p>
<p><i><b>Grand Order Farewell To Summer Party with music & feasting</b></i><br />
Nóruimar</p>
<p><b><i>Travel home</i></b><br />
<b>Express Return to The Shire (for those not sleeping over)</b><br />
-Hunters can help if needed</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>For a map of the neighbourhood, see:<br />
<b><a class="externalLink" href="https://departmentofstrategery.wordpress.com/2016/11/04/cape-of-belfalas-annotated-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://departmentofstrategery.wordpress.com/2016/11/04/cape-of-belfalas-annotated-map/</a></b></p>
<p>There are some quests in the Belfalas homesteads, which will be the basis for the exploration on Saturday. Those who have done it already can easily join the walks and roleplay exploring the neighbourhood.</p>
<p>Those that complete the set of Belfalas Homestead intro tasks get individual rewards for each and also a lovely Gondoran fireplace as a present once all are done. ((You can see it in the main room of the holiday house)).<br />
<b> <a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Homesteads_of_Gondor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Homesteads_of_Gondor</a></b></p>
<p><i><b>Quests for Saturday:</b></i></p>
<p><b>Introduction: Narvindon Lighthouse</b></p>
<p><i>-Quest: Cape of Belfalas </i>by talking to Falastir, who aims to show us around the homesteads<br />
<a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:The_Cape_of_Belfalas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:The_Cape_of_Belfalas</a></p>
<p><i>-Quest: Homesteads of Gondor</i> by talking to Nothwen, who also aims to show us around the homesteads<br />
<a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Homesteads_of_Gondor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Homesteads_of_Gondor</a></p>
<p>All this is is literally walking or riding to specific areas of Nóruimar + checking out the 3 housing types which is easily done by touring them via the housing broker.</p>
<p>Nice rewards given at the end including a lovely Gondoran fireplace. [You can see it in the main room of the holiday house]
<p><b>Additional Side Quests for those interested</b></p>
<p><b> <i>Slope of Emyn Ernil (Falastir)</i></b></p>
<p>–<i>Quest: Wood from the Emyn Ernil</i><br />
<i>(“chop wood” aka kill apparently deadly Emyn Ernil Pine Trees – which didn’t try to attack).</i><br />
<a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Wood_from_the_Emyn_Ernil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Wood_from_the_Emyn_Ernil</a></p>
<p><b><i>Main Homestead area (Cranniel)</i></b></p>
<p><i>-Quest: Coastal Berries;</i> pick berries along Nóruimar’s coastal road and beach areas<br />
<a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Coastal_Berries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Coastal_Berries</a></p>
<p><i>-Quest: Walking Shell;</i> walk Cranniel’s dog along the Cape Road<br />
<a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Walking_Shell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Walking_Shell</a></p>
<p><b><i>Cathlond Docks & Kinship Islands (Haldil)</i></b></p>
<p>–<i>Quest: Fishing the Day Away (this is done on the docks)</i><br />
<a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Fishing_the_Day_Away" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Fishing_the_Day_Away</a></p>
<p>–<i>Quest: Checking the Traps</i> – this is done on the kinship islands Tol Falthui and Tol Lochul (ferries to both are at the docks)<br />
<a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Checking_the_Traps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Quest:Checking_the_Traps</a></p>
<p>In summary, paraphrasing the fine words of Miss Nimelia Stoutfoot:</p>
<p><b>A Grand Order Farewell To Summer </b>is a roleplaying adventure, with opportunities to do Belfalas Homestead quests on the side for those who can and don’t already have them completed.</p>
<p>Join us for a lot of fun, both on the road and in Belfalas!</p>
<p> </p>Europe/London2017-10-14T19:30:00Europe/London2017-10-14T21:00:00Europe/London2017-10-15T19:30:00en-GBPublic eventMollywobblesBelfalas @ 1 Cape Road, Nóruimar, Belfalas homestead0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/journey-seaside-home/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ScreenShot00178-640x480.jpg;640;480,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ScreenShot00178-640x480.jpg;640;480,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ScreenShot00178-640x480.jpg;640;480,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ScreenShot00178-640x480.jpg;640;480en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11376@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: Azure Pleasures<p>Date: Saturday October 14<br />
Time: 8PM UK / 3PM server time<br />
Location: Oldfurlong, Shire Homesteads, Town square</p>
<p>The next OAKS concert is with the Azure Pleasures. More information in the <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/awesomeazureautumn" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bramblebury Gazette.</a></p>Europe/London2017-10-14T20:00:00Europe/London2017-10-14T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-azure-pleasures/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11348@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGrand Order 10th anniversary party<p><img src="http://www.lostmathom.org/attachments/screenshot00387-jpg.1053/" alt="" /></p>
<p>10 years! We’ve been around for 10 years!<br />
Oh dear… I suppose this means we have to celebrate?<br />
Yer right, we will! And we hope to see yer there!</p>
<p>The hobbits of The Grand Order of the Lost Mathom have great delight in inviting our friends and acquaintances to a party of special magnificence on occasion of our tenth anniversary!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday October 21<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: 4 Brookbank Street, Songburrow, Shire Homesteads, Laurelin server</p>
<p><b>A decade and then some</b></p>
<p>Our tenth anniversary! Or rather, our tenth and 1/26th anniversary, since our founding date really is on October 9th. But still – the 21th is a grand day to celebrate!</p>
<p>So, there will be a grand party including speeches, drinks, food, fireworks and entertainment. The kitchens in Songburrow are gearing up already, and there is sure to be a few unexpected surprises as well. Will Strollers or Badgers show up? Will there be brandy? Dancing bears? Grumpy gaffers? A new play? Gifts for the guests? Perhaps! Just don’t be surprised should you find some free-roaming oinkers in the village.</p>
<p>Welcome to good friends, neighbours and acquaintances! We hope to see you in Songburrow!</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>We would be delighted to extend our hospitality to the hobbits of the Shire, as well as to good friends among the dwarves and the big folk.</p>
<p>The event will be held IC within a RP atmosphere ((so no OOC talk, even in brackets)). Weapons and armour should not be worn within the bounds of Songburrow; please dress for a social gathering or in traveling garb. Please leave your pets at home.</p>
<p>Welcome friends!</p>Europe/London2017-10-21T19:30:00Europe/London2017-10-21T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; http://www.lostmathom.orgSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/grand-order-10th-anniversary-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11358@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZConcert: Travelling Bilberries<p><img src="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/thetravelingbilberrieswillbetravellinghomeagain/Traveling%20Bilberries.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday November 4<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK – <strong>3:30PM servertime</strong> due to DST differences<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Methel Stage, Bywater, The Shire</p>
<p>The Travelling Bilberries in concert at the Methel Stage! More info in the <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/thetravelingbilberrieswillbetravellinghomeagain">Bramblebury Gazette!</a></p>Europe/London2017-11-04T19:30:00Europe/London2017-11-04T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventBywater @ Methel Stage, The Shire, Laurelin0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/concert-travelling-bilberries-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11409@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: Brago Brothers<p>The november OAKS concert is with the Brago Brothers. More information in <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/novemberoaksbringyourwholefamilytohearthebragos">the Gazette!</a></p>
<p>Where: the town square of the Oldfurlong neighborhood in the Shire homesteads ((Altfurch auf Deutsch / Longuevieille en français))</p>
<p>When: Saturday November 11th at eight bells in the evening (( 20:00 UK time / 21:00 CEST / 15:00 server time ))</p>Europe/London2017-11-11T20:00:00Europe/London2017-11-11T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-november-concert/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11413@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobbit yule video shoot, part 1<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/yule-video-05.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Yule is getting nearer, and what better thing to do than to make a large drawing to greet yer friends a very merry yuletide? Not much! So here we go! This is the first meetup to make this year’s yule drawing for the Laurelin hobbits!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday December 2<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime), <b>PLEASE BE ON TIME</b><br />
<b>Location</b>: Meet at Kauppa-Kohta, southern Forochel.</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>Once again, I’d like to make a yule video with as many hobbit players on Laurelin as possible. The video will be released near yule.</p>
<ul>
<li>The first video shoot will be Saturday December 2 in Kauppa-Kohta, southern Forochel. Meet near the icy lake, just below the village.</li>
<li>The second is shoot is Tuesday December 12, in the Shire. Meet at Sandson’s Farm, Delving Fields.</li>
<li>Also, I’d love it if yer hobbits sent me a screenshot of yourself in-game, in a festive/merry/yule motive. I can use those in the end credits of the video. Please use high-quality screenshots (1024×768 pixels is really the minimum, but larger is much better), and don’t add any effects or text to the image.</li>
<li>Send it to me before end of December 21st, at the very latest! Use this email: <a class="externalLink" href="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=160%2C28" alt="[IMG]" /></a></li>
</ul>
<p>For the videos, please remember:</p>
<ul>
<li>Be prepared to follow orders!</li>
<li>Wear warm, festive-looking clothes (red, green and yellow are very grand)</li>
<li>Bring lanterns or sparklers if you have them, also fireworks</li>
<li>Bring music instruments if you have them (so you can “play” during the video)</li>
<li>Try to avoid speaking in /say, use the raid (/ra) instead</li>
<li>Have fun!</li>
</ul>
<p>For inspiration, here is the yule video from last year.</p>
<div class='video_frame' data-ratio='1.66' style='height:380px;width:630px'><iframe class='youtube' style='height:100%;width:100%' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/gpBuag3dV1Y?autohide=2&controls=1&disablekb=0&fs=1&start=0&loop=0&rel=0&showinfo=1&theme=light&modestbranding=1&wmode=transparent' width='100%' height='100%' frameborder='0' webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<em>2016 Yule Video</em></p>Europe/London2017-12-02T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgKauppa-Kohta @ Forochel0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobbit-yule-video-shoot-part-1/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11460@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: Lanterns of Nimrodeliant<p>The December OAKS concert will be by The Lanterns of Nimrodeliant. </p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday 9 December<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, town square, Shire Homesteads</p>
<p>All details and information in <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/decemberoaks-yulelanternsforeveryone" rel="noopener" target="_blank">the Bramblebury Gazette.</a></p>Europe/London2017-12-09T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-09T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-december-concert/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11414@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobbit yule video shoot, part 2<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/yule-video-05.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Yule is getting nearer, and what better thing to do than to make a large drawing to greet yer friends a very merry yuletide? Not much! So here we go! This is the second meetup to make this year’s yule drawing for the Laurelin hobbits!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Tuesday December 12<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime), <b>PLEASE BE ON TIME</b><br />
<b>Location</b>: 4 Brookbank Street, Songburrow, the Shire. We’ll raise the yule tree first, then start the video shoot.</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>Once again, I’d like to make a yule video with as many hobbit players on Laurelin as possible. The video will be released near yule.</p>
<ul>
<li>The first video shoot will be Saturday December 2 in Kauppa-Kohta, southern Forochel. Meet near the icy lake, just below the village.</li>
<li>The second is shoot is Tuesday December 12, in the Shire. Meet at 4 Brookbank Street, Songburrow, Shire homesteads.</li>
<li>Also, I’d love it if yer hobbits sent me a screenshot of yourself in-game, in a festive/merry/yule motive. I can use those in the end credits of the video. Please use high-quality screenshots (1024×768 pixels is really the minimum, but larger is much better), and don’t add any effects or text to the image.</li>
<li>Send it to me before end of December 21st, at the very latest! Use this email: <a class="externalLink" href="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=160%2C28" alt="[IMG]" /></a></li>
</ul>
<p>For the videos, please remember:</p>
<ul>
<li>Be prepared to follow orders!</li>
<li>Wear warm, festive-looking clothes (red, green and yellow are very grand)</li>
<li>Bring lanterns or sparklers if you have them, also fireworks</li>
<li>Bring music instruments if you have them (so you can “play” during the video)</li>
<li>Try to avoid speaking in /say, use the raid (/ra) instead</li>
<li>Have fun!</li>
</ul>
<p>For inspiration, here is the yule video from last year.</p>
<div class='video_frame' data-ratio='1.66' style='height:380px;width:630px'><iframe class='youtube' style='height:100%;width:100%' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/gpBuag3dV1Y?autohide=2&controls=1&disablekb=0&fs=1&start=0&loop=0&rel=0&showinfo=1&theme=light&modestbranding=1&wmode=transparent' width='100%' height='100%' frameborder='0' webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<em>2016 Yule Video</em></p>Europe/London2017-12-12T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-12T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobbit-yule-video-shoot-part-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11487@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Friday Yule Party<p><img src="http://i2.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>A last visit to the inn before them yule days? Here’s yer chance, hobbits! Come celebrate yule with us at the Green Dragon!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday December 22<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>While we fully expect that many hobbits may be busy preparing for yule with family and close friends this Friday, other might need an ale to calm down before the festive storm. Yer are heartily welcome to the Green Dragon yule party!</p>
<p>Here is what is planned:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mulled cider! Barmy will be keeping the kettle on all night, so yer can help yerselves to soothing spicy mullied cider.</li>
<li>The yule pork feast! A festive day calls for a festive meal, and few things are as festive as pork (unless yer have a live one living in yer study or somet…). Barmy will be cooking up a pork-flavoured meal, served all night.</li>
<li>Yule stories and poems</li>
<li>Yule songs</li>
<li>Perhaps a yule riddle or two?</li>
<li>All the latest hobbit news, of both yule and beyond!</li>
<li>Good-natured banter and gossip with your hobbit friends, both old and new!</li>
</ul>
<p>So do come for a mug of mulled cider, good company, a story, a dance and tender pork with all the trimmings. If yer have entertainment and news to share, that’s grand too! Welcome, hobbits! And a very merry yule to everyone!</p>
<p><i><b>Please note</b>: Green Dragon Friday is a roleplaying event for hobbits. While travelling dwarves are always welcome at the inn, for lore reasons we generally ask that the Big Folk do not attend. Please roll up a hobbit instead to attend, it is grand fun!</i></p>Europe/London2017-12-22T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-22T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://lostmathom.orgBywater @ Green Dragon Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-friday-yule-party-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11488@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Friday new year’s party<p><img src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/new-years-party.jpg" alt="GDF New years" /></p>
<p>It is Green Dragon Friday! But in Brockenborings! And with a new years theme! Yay!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday December 29<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Plough and Stars inn, Brockenborings, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Barmy keeps the Green Dragon closed to clean up the Green Dragon after yule, so this Friday we’ll be at the Plough and Stars in Brockenboring for the new years party! And there are no better hobbits to greet the new year with than yer fellow Brockenborians! After all, we usually do so!</p>
<p>So come greet the new year and the coming brighter days with us! Bring a tale, a song, a poem, a riddle or something similar, especially things related to the new year! If yer have fireworks that’s grand too (fer use outside)! Let’s greet the new year with a party worth remembering!</p>
<h3>OOC details:</h3>
<p>Same as the regular Green Dragon Friday, this is a hobbit RP event, with dwarves welcome! As usual, we request that tall folks respect the hobbit-oriented nature of the event and not attend. Do roll up a hobbit instead, though, it is marvellous fun! </p>Europe/London2017-12-29T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-29T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgBrockenborings @ Plough and Stars inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-friday-new-years-party-4/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11410@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZWinterhome Wassailing<p><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wassail.jpg" alt="[IMG]" /></p>
<p>For the seventh year, The Brandy Badgers go wassailing in Winterhome! And joy come to our jolly wassail!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday December 30<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Winterhome, Frostbluff, stable master.</p>
<p>Once again, the people of Winterhome have opened their doors for us and invited us to join in their Yule festivities. To thank them for all the work they do for us, the Brandy Badgers will go on their annual wassail through Winterhome, this year on Saturday December 30. We will walk through the town, stop at the houses, and wish the people well with our songs.</p>
<p>It would be grand and lovely if yer join us there! Welcome!</p>
<p><b>OOC details</b></p>
<p>It is quite likely that Winterhome will be layered, with players split into different versions of the village. Please contact the organizers for instructions of how to get into the right layer.</p>Europe/London2017-12-30T19:30:00Europe/London2017-12-30T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgFrostbluff @ Stable master, Winterhome0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/winterhome-wassailing-3/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11520@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: The Mardi Gras Band<p>The January OAKS concert is with the Mardi Gras Band. More information in the <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/januaryoakscomepartywitmardigraspartyband">Bramblebury Gazette.</a></p>
<p><strong>where</strong>: the town square of the Oldfurlong neighborhood in the Shire homesteads<br />
((Altfurch auf Deutsch / Longuevieille en français))</p>
<p><strong>when</strong>: Saturday January 6th at eight bells in the evenin<br />
(( 20:00 UK time / 21:00 CET / 15:00 server time ))</p>Europe/London2018-01-06T20:00:00Europe/London2018-01-06T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOIdfurlong @ Town square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-mardi-gras-band/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11519@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZShire Wassail<p><img src="http://i1.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wassailing.jpg" alt="Shire Wassail" /></p>
<p>The Brandy Badgers go wassailing in the Shire again, singing songs to wish all the local farmers a good harvest. Oh, and to sample some ales. Or ciders? Aye! Lots! We hope yer will join us!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Monday January 8<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Longo Burrow’s farm, Tuckborough. Then off to Bywater and Hobbiton.</p>
<h3>Event details:</h3>
<p>The new year brings new beginnings and new hopes. Of course, one hope close to our hearts is to have a plentiful harvest, and not least to have good cider and ales to bring us through the cold of next winter.</p>
<p>To help this along, the Brandy Badgers will go wassailing at various Shire farms, singing songs and wishing the farmers a fine harvest. We’ll follow this route:</p>
<ul>
<li>Longo Burrow’s farm, Tuckborough</li>
<li>Tom Cotton’s farm, Bywater</li>
<li>Olo Proudfoot’s farm, Hobbiton</li>
</ul>
<p>We hope that you all will join us during the wassail!</p>
<p><em>The new year has come,<br />
New cycle begun.<br />
May your home be blessed,<br />
Your woes put to rest.<br />
May blossom your tree,<br />
Good cider we see.</em></p>
<h3>OOC:</h3>
<p>Come join the fun for good-natured hobbit banter, a fine walk through the Shire, festive music and quite a bit to drink. This is a hobbit-preferred event, but should you have good reasons to visit the Shire and join our merry singing hobbits on the walk, then do come along!</p>
<p>Last year we managed to make a lot of apple trees grow in the Hobbiton farm fields. We hope to make it happen this year too, so please help with that if yer able to!</p>
<p>Remember, we’ll start at Longo Burrow’s farm just north of Tuckborough, then walk around. If you don’t find us, just send a tell to the organizers.</p>
<p><strong>A little more information about wassailing!</strong></p>
<p>The purpose of a wassail is generally to wake the cider trees (or other crops) at a farm for the next harvest, and to chase away any ill spirits that have taken shelter in the orchards or fields during the winter. To do this, we’ll wander between the three farms mentioned above.</p>
<p>At each place, the likely schedule is:</p>
<ul>
<li>All will be wished welcome</li>
<li>The Badgers will play a few tunes to warm up the orchards</li>
<li>There will be a short wassail incantation/rhyme</li>
<li>After the incantation, all are encouraged to make as much noise as possible (fireworks, drums, shouts etc) to chase away any ill spirits that may prove a danger to the good harvest.</li>
<li>Some splashing of cider is also encouraged during this phase, as a gift to the trees and orchards and to show them the fruits of the last harvest.</li>
</ul>
<p>And off to the next place!</p>Europe/London2018-01-08T19:30:00Europe/London2018-01-08T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://lostmathom.org/threads/shire-wassail-monday-12-january.2117/Tuckborough @ Longo Burrow's farm, Tookland0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/shire-wassail-4/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11550@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZAmbrinna’s one-year party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Ambrinna-Just-Finishing-Work1.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Ambrinna-Just-Finishing-Work1-640x483.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="483" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11551" /></a></p>
<p>Ambrinna has been in the Grand Order for one year already!<br />
She’ll host a party to celebrate!<br />
Let’s hope the quick post don’t lose the invitations…</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday January 28<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: 5 Brookbank Street, Songburrow, Shire Homesteads</p>
<p>A letter from Ambrinna arrives:</p>
<p><i>Hullo Everyone! It’s been a year since you kindly invited me to Join the Grand Order. To celebrate that I’m having a party at me burrow next to the Grand Orders kind hall. I’m at 5 Brookbank street and I was looking at a 7:30pm start on the 28th of this month. There will be food of course and drink as well plus all slugs and toads will be locked up fer the day. Yours Ambrinna </i></p>
<p>Everyone are welcome to attend!</p>Europe/London2018-01-28T19:30:00Europe/London2018-01-28T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventAmbrinna; http://www.lostmathom.orgSongburrow @ 5 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads, Laurelin0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/ambrinnas-one-year-party/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Ambrinna-Just-Finishing-Work1-640x483.jpg;640;483,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Ambrinna-Just-Finishing-Work1-640x483.jpg;640;483,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Ambrinna-Just-Finishing-Work1-640x483.jpg;640;483,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Ambrinna-Just-Finishing-Work1-640x483.jpg;640;483en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11560@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZRiddles at the Green Dragon<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Riddle-night.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11559" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Riddle-night-640x404.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="404" /></a></p>
<p>On 2nd February, we will have a special night at the Green Dragon: a riddle-themed evening! Does it have any riddles in it’s pocketses, precioussss? Then it should bring them to the Green Dragon and let the others make guesses!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday February 2<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Miss Pycella will host this evening. She has also prepared a special riddle game for everyone at the inn. And there might be some pielicious awards for the winners and participants. Just bring your riddle hat and prepare yourself for some fun!</p>
<p><b>OOC</b>:<br />
This will be a usual Green Dragon evening, where hobbits and travelling dwarves are welcome. If you want to bring riddles to the event, please make sure that these fit in the world of LOTRO, as this is a roleplaying event. We will focus on riddles, but music, songs, stories, poems and other entertainment is welcome too, as usual.</p>Europe/London2018-02-02T19:30:00Europe/London2018-02-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycella; http://www.lostmathom.orgGreen Dragon @ Bywater, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/riddles-green-dragon/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Riddle-night-640x404.jpg;640;404,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Riddle-night-640x404.jpg;640;404,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Riddle-night-640x404.jpg;640;404,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Riddle-night-640x404.jpg;640;404en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11571@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZPre-spring party at the Green Dragon<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ScreenShot02949.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11570" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ScreenShot02949-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Snow and rain, cold and darkness, days too short… the winter is still here.<br />
What better time to bring some warmth and look forward to spring?<br />
None! So welcome to the Green Dragon Pre-spring party!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday February 9<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime), typically lasting ca 2 hours<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon inn, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>To raise the spring spirits of the local hobbits, Barmy has decided to throw an early spring party at the Green Dragon. Come in yer best spring clothes, bring spring-themed entertainment and enjoy the warm pre-spring mulled cider! Welcome hobbits and dwarves!</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b><br />
As always, Green Dragon Friday is an in-character roleplaying event aiming to replicate a lively hobbit night at the inn. We try to enable a healthy lively hobbit roleplayer community here on Laurelin. To help us do this, please follow these guidelines:</p>
<ul>
<li>While dwarves are welcome at the inn, we ask that taller characters (elves and menfolk) do not attend the event. However, if yer have quests to do at the inn, by all means come inside to finish them</li>
<li>Be in-character – be a hobbit! Keep player interactions (chats, emotes) and entertainment in-character, basically by talking about the things that hobbits in Middle-Earth would. Do not discuss real-life modern-day things, game mechanics, etc. Avoid using forced emotes, setting off fireworks inside, bringing pets that wouldn’t belong in an inn, throwing 3000 snowballs, etc.</li>
<li>Be active and engage with the others. It is better to participate than to just stand around waiting for others to entertain you.</li>
<li>Avoid multi-boxing with lots of alts. Yes, we know that you love to pull off that fat sound of a many-musician band. However, when the room is full of similarly-clad robots marching in line (if they move at all), who don’t respond when you talk to them, things get rather creepy and the immersion we look for is ruined.</li>
<li>Entertainers are very welcome! Just sign up with the hobbit hosting the event, preferably by a /tell. Note that we absolutely love <b>solo</b> bards/performers – a lone lute-player is often better suited for the inn setting than a huge band. Also note that we absolutely love other kinds of entertainment than music: Poems, stories, riddles, the latest news from the Shire… lovely!</li>
<li>Gossip and news is very welcome! This helps bring life to the event and the roleplaying in the Shire. Just remember to keep things in-character. Related to events: We generally don’t advertise events held on other servers, events not of hobbit interest, events not held in the Shire or events not of a roleplaying character.</li>
</ul>Europe/London2018-02-09T19:30:00Europe/London2018-02-09T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.linawillow.orgBywater @ Green Dragon inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/pre-spring-party-green-dragon/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ScreenShot02949-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ScreenShot02949-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ScreenShot02949-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ScreenShot02949-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11554@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZFebruary OAKS: Ohrwurm<p>February’s OAKS is with Ohrwurm. More information soon in the <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Gazette. </a></p>Europe/London2018-02-10T20:00:00Europe/London2018-02-10T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/february-oaks-ohrwurm/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11609@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZTuckborough Historical Field Trip<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/field-trip-tuckborough.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Tuckborough. Home to Tooks and Thains.<br />
The seat of power in the Shire, where hobbit legends whisper to you from the smial walls.<br />
Welcome to a hobbit historical field trip!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday February 18<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Meet in the center of Tuckborough, The Shire. We’ll walk around a bit from there!</p>
<p><b>About the field trip</b></p>
<p>Just who is the Thain, and what are his responsibilities? How did them Tooks end up as a rich and powerful hobbit family? What are the stories surrounding the great willow near Tuckborough? Oh, and who are some of those strange and notable Tooks anyways?</p>
<p>Answers to these questions, and possibly more, may be given during the Tuckborough historical field trip. There are no guarantees, though!</p>
<p>Meet up in the center of Tuckborough. After a short walk, our historians will present stories, tales, poetry and/or songs related to hobbit lore. Food WILL be served, but of course, any hobbit knows that the safest bet is to bring some of yer own.</p>
<p>Want to know more about hobbit history? Then come along!</p>
<p><b>OOC details</b></p>
<p>The hobbit historical field trips have been arranged ever since autumn 2009. They aim to combine a few lectures/stories of hobbit lore with songs, poetry and entertainment.</p>
<p>Previous trips have been to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Greenfields</li>
<li>The Three-Farthing Stone</li>
<li>Girdley Island/Brandywine River</li>
<li>Adso’s camp/Bree</li>
<li>Buckland</li>
<li>Needlehole</li>
<li>Bindbole Woods</li>
<li>Maur Tulhau, Enedwaith</li>
<li>Fornost</li>
</ul>
<p>The Tuckborough Field Trip has been arranged once before, in December 2013.</p>
<p>Given the subject matter, this is a hobbit-preferred event. Should the odd lore-seeking dwarf, man or elf interested in hobbit lore choose to show up, they won’t be chased away. However, you just KNOW that it will be much more fun if you rolled up a hobbit alt for the evening, don’t you? If not, be prepared for puzzled looks and the odd comment about your beard and/or height during the night.</p>
<p>People are encouraged to listen raptly to the given lectures, and to save most of the questions to the breaks. It goes without saying that this is an in-character event, but remember that our historians have been known to go for a tall, exciting tale more than strict lore accuracy.</p>
<p>The field trip should last between 1,5-2 hours.</p>
<p>Welcome along! Have fun!</p>Europe/London2018-02-18T19:30:00Europe/London2018-02-18T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgTuckborough @ Great Smials, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/tuckborough-historical-field-trip/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11555@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZMarch OAKS: Dulcet Tones<p>March’s OAKS is with Dulcet Tones. More information in the <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/ashowontheroadthedulcettonesatoaks" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Gazette. </a></p>Europe/London2018-03-10T20:00:00Europe/London2018-03-10T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/march-oaks/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11711@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZEarly Pie Day Party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pycella2.png" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11710" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pycella2.png" alt="" width="367" height="326" /></a></p>
<p>The weather may be cold, but we have something to warm yer up.<br />
Pies of all shapes, sorts and tastes!<br />
Welcome to the Early Pie Day Party!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday, March 11<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 PM ((UK time, aka. 3:30PM servertime due to the U.S. being on Daylight Saving Time)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Pycella’s Pie Shop, 5 Chalk Road, Songburrow, the Shire</p>
<p>In the Shire, every day is a pie day, but according to ancient pie traditions, the Pie Day is formally celebrated on 14th March. But why wait, when you can celebrate early? This year, we will celebrate the Pie Day already on Sunday, March 11, at a place where there are enough pies for all Shire (according to the rumours, at least): at Miss Pycella’s Pie Shop. The shop is situated on the hillside in Songburrow, Chalk Road. If you come by a pony, you can leave it in Master Simbo’s flower garden next door.</p>
<p>The celebration will include a pie rolling run to the village lake and back to the shop, a short pie lecture, piesome riddles, and emptying Miss Pycella’s pie cellars, of course. And there might be some pie music and other entertainment too!</p>
<p>So see you on Sunday at Miss Pycella’s Pie Shop! Bring an empty tummy!</p>
<p><strong>OOC</strong><br />
By nature this is a Hobbit roleplaying event, but good taller friends may attend too. Just remember not to step on the locals!</p>Europe/London2018-03-11T19:30:00Europe/London2018-03-11T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycella; http://www.lostmathom.orgSongburrow @ 5 Chalk Road, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/early-pie-day-party/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pycella2.png;367;326,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pycella2.png;367;326,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pycella2.png;367;326,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pycella2.png;367;326en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11556@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBullroarer Took Day<p><a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/acalltomusiciansandpoetssignupforbullroarertookday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">From the Bramblebury Gazette</a></p>
<p>I think I don’t need to explain who Bullroarer Took was and what his significance was to the Hobbits of the Shire. Suffice it to say, that without his great victory in the Battle of the Greenfields, we would live under goblin command and be eating not pie, but unspeakably gross dishes, like craban gizzards and such. And we would not play golf either!</p>
<p>So to honour him, we gather every year in Brockenborings, near the grand statue, to play, sing and dance to the music of his day. And to praise his courage in songs, poems and stories. We’ll also do that this year, ofcourse on Saturday, March 17.</p>
<p>Music will be played again by, amongst others, that special band called the Greenbrambles. But we can have other bands and bards on stage as well! Please sign up with me, Peppy Bristlebrush, if you have special music, poems, songs or a story related to Bullroarer Took. Just write to the Gazette c/o P.Bristlebrush ((editors@brambleburygazette.com)).</p>
<p>Now for you who are not artistically inclined, you are ofcourse welcome too, to dance and listen to the tributes of all sorts. One thing though: Make sure you’ll come dressed in green! It is a tradition that is as much part of Bullroarer Took Day as is the music and the drinking of large quantities of ale. You can buy green dye at the Hobbit Market in many shades. There will be a run on those dyes so you’d best buy early!</p>
<p>So to summarize:<br />
<strong>What</strong>: the annual Bullroarer Took Day celebrations<br />
<strong>Where</strong>: in Brockenborings, near the statue of Bullroarer<br />
<strong>When</strong>: March 17, starting at 7:30 Bells in the evening ((19:30 UK, 20:30 CET, 3:30pm Servertime due to the US being on Daylight Saving Time))</p>
<p>Sign up before March 10, if you want to play music, sing a song or recite a poem or story, dedicated to Bullroarer Took ofcourse.</p>
<p>Buy your festive clothes and the green dyes to colour them appropriately, from the marketeers at the Hobbit Market (See the Hobbit Calendar for the exact dates).</p>
<p>And while you’re there, shop for new tools too! (a message from Nimelia Stoutfoot)</p>
<p>NO need to sign up if you are simply coming to listen and dance. You are very welcome to do so!</p>
<p>((<strong>OOC</strong>:</p>
<p>By nature this is a Hobbit roleplaying event, but scholars of other races who study Hobbit culture, are welcome to observe and dance along. But please don’t block the view of our Hobbits. They are not as tall as you are!</p>
<p>If there are too many applications, we may have to select. We’ll give precedence to poets and lone bards. There is limited room for bands. Afterwards there can be an open stage at the Plough and Stars for those who were not selected or had their program shortened.</p>
<p>Since this is our in game version of St.Patrick’s Day, please follow the tradition of wearing green. And make your choice of music Celtic/Irish!!</p>
<p>))</p>Europe/London2018-03-17T19:30:00Europe/London2018-03-17T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPeppyBrockenborings @ Bullroarer statue, Greenfields0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/bullroarer-took-day/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11722@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZYard Party: Arda<p>The next B&B yard party hosts a concert with Arda. For more information, <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/theardawithacorneoakley">have a look in the Gazette.</a></p>Europe/London2018-03-29T19:30:00Europe/London2018-03-29T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventToadflaxMichel Delving @ The Bird and Baby, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/yard-party-arda/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11723@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: April concert<p>April OAKS with.. a twist. <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/apriloakswithatwistandatwirl">More information in the Gazette!</a></p>
<p> </p>Europe/London2018-04-07T19:30:00Europe/London2018-04-07T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-april-concert-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11724@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe Socks Spring Party<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Why did the chickens cross the troll? To get to the sock party! </span></p>
<div><a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/crosstheroadtoawonderfulsocksparty/socks%20chicken%20party%20%282%29.jpg?attredirects=0"><img src="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1520876111114/announcements/crosstheroadtoawonderfulsocksparty/socks%20chicken%20party%20%282%29.jpg?height=284&width=400" width="400" height="284" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>The group of hobbits known collectively as the Socks are having a little party of silliness in April. If you have ever wondered why elves crave salad melons or orcs need so many handles come and find out.</p>
<div><a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/crosstheroadtoawonderfulsocksparty/ScreenShot00009.jpg?attredirects=0"><img src="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1520876111090/announcements/crosstheroadtoawonderfulsocksparty/ScreenShot00009.jpg?height=236&width=400" width="400" height="236" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>They shall be entertaining the assembled hobbits with a series of little sketches designed to make you “chuck-le”.</p>
<p>Anyone can be silly on one day. It takes a Sock to be silly all year.</p>
<p>So, Use your h̶a̶t̶-̶c̶o̶v̶e̶r̶e̶d̶ brain, and be a smarty! Come and join the Spring Sock’s Party</p>
<p><b>Date: </b>Sunday April 8th</p>
<p><b>Time: </b>7:30pm for an 8pm start ((UK Time, 3pm start Servertime))</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 4 Myrtle Court, Shortshot, Shire Homesteads\\</p>
<p><i> Don’t try this at home, chucks!</i></p>
<p>This year we D̶O̶N̶’̶T̶ want you to wear hats! Wear a cap, caps are n̶o̶ hats also.</p>
<p>If you see a hat moving all by it’s own, you can bet there is ~Woot underneath it! Blame the ~Woot!<i><br />
</i></p>
<p>The Socks look forward to seeing you,</p>
<p>Taigeis, Woot, Penina and Tinsella</p>
<p>((<b>OOC </b></p>
<p>Although there is definitely a chicken related theme, you do NOT have to visit in session play as a chicken. Now, that would be silly! ))</p>
<p>Again, the editors want to apologise for what seems to be a breach in the Gazette’s security. We’ve been h̶a̶c̶k̶e̶d̶ <i>pecked</i>.</p>Europe/London2018-04-08T19:30:00Europe/London2018-04-08T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventTaigeisShortshot @ 4 Myrtle Court, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/the-socks-spring-party/freethumbnail;http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1520876111114/announcements/crosstheroadtoawonderfulsocksparty/socks%20chicken%20party%20%282%29.jpg?height=284&width=400;400;284,medium;http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1520876111114/announcements/crosstheroadtoawonderfulsocksparty/socks%20chicken%20party%20%282%29.jpg?height=284&width=400;400;284,large;http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1520876111114/announcements/crosstheroadtoawonderfulsocksparty/socks%20chicken%20party%20%282%29.jpg?height=284&width=400;400;284,full;http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1520876111114/announcements/crosstheroadtoawonderfulsocksparty/socks%20chicken%20party%20%282%29.jpg?height=284&width=400;400;284en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11725@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZYard Party: Black Salad Day<p>The Black Salad Day returns to the B&B Yard Party. <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/april19th-repriseofthereturnofsonofblacksaladday">More information in the Gazette.</a></p>Europe/London2018-04-19T19:30:00Europe/London2018-04-19T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventToadflaxMichel Delving @ The Bird and Baby, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/yard-party-black-salad-day/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11713@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe Return of the Flute (A Brandy Badgers Spring Musical)<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/My-Post5.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11720" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/My-Post5-494x640.jpg" alt="" width="494" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>Them say that Shire badgers greet the spring with song, after having run into mad ol’ Jethro back in the day. Total nonsense of course… but wouldn’t it be fun if it were so?</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday April 21st, 2018<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Overhill, The Shire</p>
<p>As usual, we’ll just have to go try find those <b><a class="externalLink" href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/2012/02/the-tale-of-mad-old-jethro-and-the-singing-badgers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">singing spring badgers</a></b> in the Shire forests. As usual, we’ll probably be disappointed. So, the Brandy Badgers have a backup musical for the night, telling the tale of … mad ol’ Jethro, the one who first ran into the mystical musical badgers back in the day. 50 years after he started making music in the Shire, he has lost is flute! He needs a new one! The toolsmith won’t give him one! Things are bad! Things have to get better!</p>
<p>Welcome to a tale of high drama, low comedy, hard tests and soft berries! And lots of standing on one leg while playing the flute. Come join us!</p>
<p>The play will be held just outside of Overhill, by the river northeast of the village. If you’re in the center of Overhill, just follow the road north toward Brockenborings, the musical is performed just outside of the village fence. <strong><a href="http://www.lostmathom.org/threads/the-return-of-the-flute-saturday-21-april.2784/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See details/pictures here. </a></strong></p>
<p><b>OOC details:</b><br />
The event will be a musical, based around the real-life music of Jethro Tull. After all, they celebrate their 50th anniversary these days. However, the story and song lyrics are performed in the /say channel and will all be somewhat LOTRO lore relevant.</p>
<p>The musical will be performed by The Brandy Badgers, an in-house music collective of the <a class="externalLink" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Grand Order of the Lost Mathom</b>.</a></p>
<p>This is a hobbit-themed tale, although if there are travellers from out of bounds who have good reason to be into hobbit music and badger mythology, then by all means come! Just remember to behave well and stay at the back, so you don’t block the view of the locals! This is also a roleplaying event, so please keep chat in-character and don’t discuss things not belonging in Middle Earth.</p>Europe/London2018-04-21T19:30:00Europe/London2018-04-21T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgOverhill @ The Shire, Laurelin0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/brandy-badgers-spring-project-2018/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/My-Post5-494x640.jpg;494;640,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/My-Post5-494x640.jpg;494;640,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/My-Post5-494x640.jpg;494;640,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/My-Post5-494x640.jpg;494;640en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11774@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGDF 10th anniversary roof party<p><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Green Dragon Friday is <a href="https://www.linawillow.org/home/2018/04/ten-years-of-green-dragon-friday/">10 years old</a>, and we must celebrate! This is the warmup roof party!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday May 4<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, The Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Since the <b><a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/LOTRO_Anniversary_Celebration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LOTRO anniversary celebration</a></b> is on this Friday, the Green Dragon will be invaded by players who run around the inn looking for floating remembrance books for a quest. This is somewhat disruptive when you try drink ales and have a good time, and one of the books is even placed bang in the middle of our regular meeting spot (<i>shakes fist at the LOTRO quest designers</i>). So, this Friday, we’ll celebrate outside, starting on the roof of the Green Dragon.</p>
<p>Activities planned are:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Grand GDF <b>Green Outfit competition</b> – see below for rules</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <b>Angler championship </b>– a short fishing competition in the Water below the inn. Sign-ups on the day.</li>
<li>Round one of the Grand GDF<b> Raffle </b>– win fun and grand prizes!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <b>Pony Dance</b> – bring yer ponies for a dance outside the inn!</li>
<li>GDF-related entertainment – see below for how to sign up</li>
</ul>
<p>(if the flute player outside of the Dragon gets annoying, remember that it is now possible to filter away particular sound effects – just remember to filter out all three of the songs he plays)</p>
<p>For competition rules and more information, see the <a href="http://www.lostmathom.org/threads/ten-years-of-green-dragon-fridays.2795/">Grand Order forums</a></p>
<p><strong>Please note that Green Dragon Friday is an in-character roleplaying event for hobbits.</strong></p>Europe/London2018-05-04T19:30:00Europe/London2018-05-04T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; http://lostmathom.orgBywater @ Green Dragon Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/gdf-10th-anniversary-roof-party/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11773@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZShire May king/queen election<p><a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/shiremayqueenandkingelection2018">From the Gazette:</a></p>
<p>So… Are ye a lassie of the Shire? Do ye have what it takes ter be Queen of the May? If so, then don’t delay, send yer name to me, <b>Nannie</b>, and ye could be the lucky one!</p>
<p>Over the years we’ve many a fine queen of the May. Miss Acorne to Miss Amorey and now Miss Dassa holds the crown, yet her time draws ter a close as it must.</p>
<p>So, lassies dust off yer dresses and pluck up yer courage – a wee dram may help with that one – Drop me a wee message via the Quick post – oh those laddies dunna like this coming month as they ken they’ll have ter earn their ale! – or if ye see’s me at the Green Dragon or market, let me know and ye too could be wearing the floral crown come May 5th!</p>
<p>Now ah hope ye lads are no thinking ah’ve forgotten yet this year! Oh no!</p>
<p>So laddies here’s yer chance!</p>
<p>King Potty has worn the crown well this past year, but his time too is coming to an end.</p>
<p>Who will he be passing it too is the question?</p>
<p>If ye think ye have what it takes ter be the King o’ the May, then drop me yer name and we’ll see what we’ll see!</p>
<p>The search has begun to find our next Rulers of the May, all are invited ter try, who havena held the title before. Once we have some willing vict…. er candidates, their names will be listed here fer all ter see and then voting will be opened.</p>
<p>Ye have one week ter get yer names in ( so before or on April 27! ), then voting will open for those brave souls.</p>
<p>The event is open to all Hobbits of the Shire and beyond, results ter be announced at the party on May the 5th</p>
<p><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Date :</span></b> 5th May (Saturday)</p>
<p><b>Time :</b> 8 pm ((BST, 3pm servertime))</p>
<p><b>Location : </b>Shire Rose Kin Hall. 4 Brookbank Street, Brightdown, Shire homesteads</p>
<p> </p>Europe/London2018-05-05T20:00:00Europe/London2018-05-05T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventNannieBrightdown @ 4 Brookbank Street0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/shire-may-king-queen-election/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11568@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGDF 10th anniversary main party<p><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Green Dragon Friday is <a href="https://www.linawillow.org/home/2018/04/ten-years-of-green-dragon-friday/">10 years old,</a> and we must celebrate! This is the main party!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday May 11<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, The Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Plans for the main party:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Grand GDF <b>Anniversary Play</b> – a short theatrical play!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <b>Anniversary Meal </b>– 10 courses?</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <b>Anniversary Speech </b>– short and sweet!</li>
<li>Round two of the Grand GDF<b> Raffle </b>– win fun and grand prizes!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF<b> Fireworks Display</b> – boom!</li>
<li>GDF-related entertainment – see below for how to sign up</li>
</ul>
<p>For more details and sign-up information, see the <a href="http://www.lostmathom.org/threads/green-dragon-friday-is-nine-years.2646/">Grand Order forums</a></p>
<p><strong>Please note that Green Dragon Friday is an in-character roleplaying event for hobbits.</strong></p>Europe/London2018-05-11T19:30:00Europe/London2018-05-11T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; http://www.lostmathom.orgGreen Dragon @ Bywater, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/gdf-10th-anniversary-main-party/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11726@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: Forest of OAKS<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/UK-Fabulous-Fourth-Forest-wit-Fresh-Fiddles-and-Fantastic-Friends.png" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11810" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/UK-Fabulous-Fourth-Forest-wit-Fresh-Fiddles-and-Fantastic-Friends-640x433.png" alt="" width="640" height="433" /></a></p>
<p>The 2018 Forest of OAKS! More information <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/fabulousfourthforestwitfreshfiddlesandfantasticfriends">in the Gazette.</a></p>
<p>Date: Saturday May 12<br />
Time: 7PM UK time (2PM servertime)<br />
Location: Oldfurlong, Shire Homesteads</p>Europe/London2018-05-12T19:00:00Europe/London2018-05-13T23:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-forest-of-oaks/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/UK-Fabulous-Fourth-Forest-wit-Fresh-Fiddles-and-Fantastic-Friends-640x433.png;640;433,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/UK-Fabulous-Fourth-Forest-wit-Fresh-Fiddles-and-Fantastic-Friends-640x433.png;640;433,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/UK-Fabulous-Fourth-Forest-wit-Fresh-Fiddles-and-Fantastic-Friends-640x433.png;640;433,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/UK-Fabulous-Fourth-Forest-wit-Fresh-Fiddles-and-Fantastic-Friends-640x433.png;640;433en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11827@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGDF 10th anniversary after-party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2044" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture-640x367.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="367" /></a></p>
<p>We’ve celebrated the 10th anniversary of Green Dragon Friday…<br />
Now it is time to usher in the next ten years.<br />
Welcome to the GDF anniversary after-party! Bring all yer hobbit friends!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday May 18<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, The Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Some heads might still be spinning after the anniversary main party. There’s no better cure than to go to the after-party, though. Because this will be a Green Dragon Friday much like the regular ones, with entertainment, news and gossip. And, hopefully, a new lecture too! Miss Anerra will be hosting, so yer all in grand and capable hands.</p>
<p>Welcome hobbits, to help start the new decade of Green Dragon Fridays!</p>
<p><b>Please note that Green Dragon Friday is an in-character roleplaying event for hobbits. </b>Travelling dwarves are welcome as always, but we ask that men and elves do not attend the event. This is done to keep things hobbit-centric and somewhat appropriate to the lore.</p>Europe/London2018-05-18T19:30:00Europe/London2018-05-18T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLIna, Anerra; http://www.lostmathom.orgBywater @ Green Dragon inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/gdf-10th-anniversary-after-party/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture-640x367.jpg;640;367,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture-640x367.jpg;640;367,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture-640x367.jpg;640;367,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/arts-comp-picture-640x367.jpg;640;367en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11830@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe Badgers “Say no to Lotho” rehearsal<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/spring-project-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11828" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/spring-project-01-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Lotho Sackville-Baggins is buying up land and properties all over the Shire. We can’t let that happen! Imagine a Sackville-Baggins owning half the Shire? No telling what kind of ruffians he’d invite to these lands. So the Brandy Badgers have decided to act! By playing music! Repeat after us: “Say no to Lotho!”</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Monday May 28<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time / 2:30 PM servertime<br />
<b>Location</b>: Somewhere near Bag End, Hobbiton, The Shire</p>
<p>Of course, the Brandy Badgers never really play concerts, but them’s pretty well good at having public rehearsals. And they’re just burning in with songs they didn’t manage to put into the <b><a class="internalLink" href="http://www.lostmathom.org/threads/the-return-of-the-flute-saturday-21-april.2784/">Mad Old Jethro</a></b> musical earlier this spring. So expect a lot of songs related to that one-leg-flute-playing hobbit. And the odd surprise as well.</p>
<p>Come to dance, have fun and say no to Lotho!</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>This will be a public rehearsal with all the Jethro Tull songs we didn’t find room for in the Return of the Flute show earlier this year. We’ll likely play a few other songs as well.</p>
<p>As usual, we love it if lots of hobbits come to listen and chat with us. Should others like to show up as well, be very welcome, but make sure yer don’t block the view of the hobbits. Oh, and remember the <b><a class="externalLink" href="https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?396577-Turbine-Official-Roleplaying-Rules-and-Policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">roleplaying policy on Laurelin</a></b> with regard to names and in-character chat.</p>Europe/London2018-05-28T19:30:00Europe/London2018-05-28T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgHobbiton @ Bag End, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/the-badgers-say-no-to-lotho-rehearsal/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/spring-project-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/spring-project-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/spring-project-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/spring-project-01-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11850@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBird and Baby Saturday: The Hope<p>The Hope holds their 50th concert ever at the Bird and Baby, on a Saturday! More information <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/thehope50thconcert">in the Gazette.</a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday June 2<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Bird and Baby Inn, Michel Delving</p>Europe/London2018-06-02T19:30:00Europe/London2018-06-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventToadflax, BilbetoMichel Delving @ Bird and Baby inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/bird-and-baby-saturday-the-hope/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11849@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBrandywine Salmon Run<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BrockenboringsPonso.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BrockenboringsPonso.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="547" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-11876" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/sixthannualsalmonrun" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The annual Brandywine salmon run returns!</a> Meet in Brockenborings, and we’ll head for the river from there!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday June 16<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Brockenborings, Bullroarer statue.</p>
<p>Another year has slipped by and we are ready for the sixth Annual Brandywine Salmon Run! For those new to the graceful art of salmon fishing, I should perhaps explain that every year, the salmon, having finished their spawning up at the lake, make their way back to the sea. And this month they will be swimming down the Brandywine through the Shire. </p>
<p>So, as in past years, we shall be organising a competition with a prize for the largest salmon caught. The fishing spot is the northeast Greenfields, which can be a little dangerous, so we will be meeting in Brockenborings, by the Bullroarer statue, at seven and a half bells ((19:30 UK time)) before making our way to the riverbank. All you need to bring is suitable outdoor clothing and a fishing rod, of course! The trip will begin with a short talk on this magnificent but unusual fish, before we begin our trek across the Greenfields.</p>
<p>As usual, we shall hold a parallel competition for those who have never caught a salmon. So, whatever your skill as an angler, we’d very much like to see you on Saturday, 16th June at the Bullroarer statue in Brockenborings. Who knows you could be our next Champion!</p>Europe/London2018-06-16T19:30:00Europe/London2018-06-16T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPonso, PeninaBrockenborings @ Bullroarer Statue, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/brandywine-salmon-run-2/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BrockenboringsPonso.jpg;500;547,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BrockenboringsPonso.jpg;500;547,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BrockenboringsPonso.jpg;500;547,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BrockenboringsPonso.jpg;500;547en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11881@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGiggling Dragon Friday<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/giggling-dragon-02.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/giggling-dragon-02-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11882" /></a></p>
<p><em>“An elf walked into a bar. The dwarf laughed and walked under it!”</em><br />
It’s time for a comedy night at the Green Dragon!<br />
Just don’t laugh at live dragons, and you’ll be fine! </p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday July 6<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 PM UK time / 2:30 PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Do you know a funny story or a poem that would make even the Bounder Statue chuckle?<br />
Is your head filled with funny riddles, puns, and jokes about chickens who crossed the dinner table?<br />
Can you sing a song that makes the audience roll on the floor like rolling scones?</p>
<p>Now’s your chance!</p>
<p>On 6th July, we dedicate the Green Dragon Friday to all things funny, or things that folks typically regard as funny. Well, the hobbits at the Dragon are an easy audience when it comes to comedy, so no need to feel anxious, fellow comedians and comediennes. It doesn’t have to be the funniest joke in the world, and hopefully it’s not, because of the grievous side effects of the so-called “killer jokes”. Other than that, all funny things are especially welcome on this evening – feel free to be creative!</p>
<p>Also, we encourage you to contribute to the funniness of the evening by dressing up a fun outfit. Time to try out all those silly dresses and other clothing your granny sends you each Yule; a chance to give all those festival masks a purpose to exist.</p>
<p>If you’d like to perform, no need to sign up beforehand – just come to Green Dragon in good time and let Miss Pycella (the hostess) know about it, and she will arrange you a spot. Please try to keep your contributions concise (10 minutes max. per performer), so that the other jolly jokers will have a chance to take the Green Dragon rug as well. Optionally, you can sign up beforehand too; just send a Quick Post letter to Miss Pycella before the evening and hope that the Quick Post hobbits won’t lose your letter, Miss-deliver it nor feed it to the slugs.</p>
<p>See you on 6th July at the Green Dragon, starting at seven and half bells in the evening as usual!</p>
<p><strong>OOC:</strong><br />
This will be a usual Green Dragon evening, where hobbits and travelling dwarves are welcome. If you want to perform something at the event, please make sure that your content fits in the world of LOTRO, as this is a roleplaying event. So no jokes about Master Ronaldo or somet of that sort, please. </p>Europe/London2018-07-06T19:30:00Europe/London2018-07-06T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina & PycellaBywater @ Green Dragon Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/giggling-dragon-friday/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/giggling-dragon-02-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/giggling-dragon-02-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/giggling-dragon-02-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/giggling-dragon-02-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11887@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZTholpa’s burrow-warming party<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bramblebury-01.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Miss Tholpa recently moved into a new burrow!<br />
The burrow needs to be properly warmed!<br />
We’ll do so Sunday July 8th!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday July 8th<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7PM UK time (note the earlier than usual start)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: 5 Chalk Road, Bramblebury</p>
<p>Invitation from miss Tholpa:</p>
<p><em>Hullo all! I want to inform you that this Sunday, 8th July 7:00 pm, I’ll keep my burrow warming party at 5 Chalk Road, Bramblebury. All hobbits are welcome except Lotho and Lobelia.</em></p>
<p>There is delicious food, prepared by Miss Pycella, and maybe some other activities! Welcome!</p>Europe/London2018-07-08T19:00:00Europe/London2018-07-08T20:30:00en-GBPublic eventTholpaBramblebury @ 5 Chalk Road0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/tholpas-burrow-warming-party/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11889@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGrand Hobbit Summer Rooftop Picnic<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picnic-summer-03.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11890" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picnic-summer-03-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Joy of joys, the summer is here! And summer means time for food and drink!<br />
Well, so does the rest of the year too, but there’s one thing summer surely brings.<br />
Picnics! Get ready for this year’s Grand Summer Picnic!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday July 22<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK/BST (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: On the roof of the Golden Perch in Stock, the Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>We are pleased to invite all hobbits and good friends to this year’s summer picnic! Activities to look forward to include music, dancing, games, food and drinks, fireworks and competitions.</p>
<p>New of this year is that we’ll go on a picnic in Stock. The roof of The Golden Perch looks inviting, as does the picnic table just beneath the apple tree there.</p>
<p>Please bring your own food to share with the others, for the picnic potluck!</p>
<p>All hobbits are invited, except Lobelia and Lotho. We’re still undecided over Ol’ Flourdumpling, because he’ll end up eating all the food.</p>
<p>There may be a pie rolling run as well, so bring an extra set of dry clothes…</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>This is certainly a hobbit-preferred event, but well-mannered dwarves and good friends from taller persuasions may surely pop around too. Just don’t block the view of the locals during the entertainment.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picnic-summer-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11892" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picnic-summer-01-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p><em>The picnic table behind the inn</em></p>Europe/London2018-07-22T19:30:00Europe/London2018-07-22T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgStock @ Golden Perch inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/grand-hobbit-summer-rooftop-picnic/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picnic-summer-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picnic-summer-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picnic-summer-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/picnic-summer-03-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11925@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZTasty Dragon Friday<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ScreenShot00588.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11923" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ScreenShot00588-640x336.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="336" /></a></p>
<p>Do you value food over hoarded gold?<br />
Would you like to share your most precious recipe to other hobbits?<br />
Then you’re in for a treat at the Tasty Dragon Friday!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday August 17<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 PM UK time / 2:30 PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>All cooks, bakers, and eaters are more than welcome at the Green Dragon on Friday 17 th August, when we will devote the Green Dragon Friday to food. There will be some grand meals for tasting, of course, and don’t worry, Mayor Whitfoot’s invite has mysteriously been lost by the Quick Post, so there will be enough food for everyone. The evening also includes a pie lecture where you can get the esteemed “Pie Maven” title yourself. To pass, you need the minimum belly size of 40, plus some space in your belly ((5 bag slots for the pies)).</p>
<p>We also welcome all hobbits to share their best recipes (and best samples) to other patrons. Other delicious entertainment is also grand. Treat the others with songs, poems, stories and other things that make a hobbit drool. No need to sign up beforehand – just wobble in and let Miss Pycella (the hostess) know.</p>
<p><strong>OOC</strong><b>:</b><br />
This will be a usual Green Dragon evening, where roleplaying hobbits and travelling dwarves are welcome. Feel free to share some real recipes too!</p>Europe/London2018-08-17T19:30:00Europe/London2018-08-17T22:30:00en-GBPublic eventPycellaBywater @ Green Dragon, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/tasty-dragon-friday/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ScreenShot00588-640x336.jpg;640;336,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ScreenShot00588-640x336.jpg;640;336,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ScreenShot00588-640x336.jpg;640;336,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ScreenShot00588-640x336.jpg;640;336en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11931@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZAugust Oaks: Misty Mountain Hobbs<p>The August Oaks is with the Misti Mountain Hobbs. More information <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/theoaksareback">in the Gazette!</a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday August 18<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time (3PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town Square</p>Europe/London2018-08-18T20:00:00Europe/London2018-08-18T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/august-oaks-misty-mountain-hobbs/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12026@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZEarly Ivy Bush Friday<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Farmer’s Faire started early! Which means Bywater is a no-go zone for the local hobbits seeking some peace and quiet with their ales. The Dragon will be a noisy place, so the weekly hobbit inn night will move from the Green Dragon! To the Ivy Bush!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday August 24th<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Ivy Bush Inn, Hobbiton</p>
<p>Given that Bywater is pretty much uninhabitable during the Farmer’s Faire, we’ll move GDF to other venues when it is on. For August 24 and August 31st, Hereward Loamsdown at the Ivy Bush is happy to have us over. More customers than the local shirriff Robin Smallburrow is always welcome. So, expect friendly greetings and even friendlier prices!</p>
<p>For future Fridays, we plan to go to:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Ivy Bush again, September 31</li>
<li>The Floating Log in Frogmorton, September 7</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>OOC</strong><b>:</b><br />
Usual Green Dragon Guidelines apply, which means this is an event by and for hobbits. The odd visiting dwarf is always welcome, though! Should yer have any entertainment (songs, stories, riddles, poems or the likes), please bring it along!</p>Europe/London2018-08-24T19:30:00Europe/London2018-08-24T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLinaHobbiton @ The Ivy Bush, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/early-ivy-bush-friday/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12027@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZIvy Bush Friday<p><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ivy-bush-friday.jpg" alt="[IMG]" /></p>
<p>The Farmer’s Faire starts on August 23rd, which means there is murder (of foods) and mayhem in Bywater. Silly mayor! The Dragon will be a noisy place, so the weekly hobbit inn night will move from the Green Dragon! To the Ivy Bush!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday August 31st<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Ivy Bush Inn, Hobbiton</p>
<p>Given that Bywater is pretty much uninhabitable during the Farmer’s Faire, we’ll move GDF to other venues when it is on. For August 31st, Hereward Loamsdown at the Ivy Bush is happy to have us over. More customers than the local shirriff Robin Smallburrow is always welcome. So, expect friendly greetings and even friendlier prices!</p>
<p>This Ivy Bush Friday will also tie in with <b><a class="internalLink" href="http://www.lostmathom.org/threads/bards-day-2018-sunday-2-september.2828/">Bards Day</a></b> on Sunday September 2nd.</p>
<p>For future Fridays, we plan to go to:</p>
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<p><b>OOC:</b><br />
Usual Green Dragon Guidelines apply, which means this is an event by and for hobbits. The odd visiting dwarf is always welcome, though! Should yer have any entertainment (songs, stories, riddles, poems or the likes), please bring it along!</p>Europe/London2018-08-31T19:30:00Europe/London2018-08-31T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLinaHobbiton @ The Ivy Bush, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/ivy-bush-friday-3/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11851@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBards Day 2018<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6989" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>A day to remember the bards of old and the music they inspired.<br />
Not least that grand feller Ronald Dwale.<br />
Welcome to the annual Bards Day celebration in the Ivy Bush Inn!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday September 2<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Ivy Bush inn, Hobbiton, The Shire</p>
<p>A day to remember the writers of the tales, poems and songs we treasure today. A selection of tunes related to one of the finest writers we have seen, master Ronald Dwale.</p>
<p>The Brandy Badgers will perform a selection of songs and poems based on the works of master Dwale. Afterwards, the stage will be open for other bards who would like to share suitable works for the occasion.</p>
<p>All are welcome to come to attend the Bards Day: hobbits, dwarves, elves and men.</p>
<p><b>OOC details:</b></p>
<p>J.R.R. Tolkien passed away September 2nd 1973. On this date, every year since 2012, we have paid homage to him with an evening of music and poetry in the Ivy Bush, playing tunes inspired by Tolkien’s works (from the movies or adapted from his writings and poems) and reciting some of Tolkien’s poems. The main part of the concert is performed by The Brandy Badgers, the in-house music collective in the <a class="externalLink" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Grand Order of the Lost Mathom.</b></a></p>
<p>Given the event theme and the date, this is not a strict roleplaying event, so players of all sizes and shapes are welcome. However, we will stay in-character: Instead of speaking about Tolkien, the musicians will play songs inspired by Ronald Dwale, Tolkien’s in-game alter ego.</p>
<p>Although there would be many lore reasons to have the concert in the Bird and Baby, the inn is somewhat unsuitable for music. So we have moved to the Ivy Bush instead.</p>
<p>The Badgers will perform for ca 90 minutes. Afterwards, the stage is open for anyone who would like to play a tune or recite a poem suitable for such an event.</p>
<p>Welcome to the Ivy Bush, Sunday September 2nd</p>Europe/London2018-09-02T19:30:00Europe/London2018-09-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgHobbiton @ The Ivy Bush, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/11851/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12041@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZFloating Log Friday<p><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/floating-log.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ol’ Flourdumpling is busy stuffing his face over in Bywater during the Farmer’s Faire, and there are lots of visitors there stepping on the local hobbits. So naturally, the weekly hobbit inn night will move from the Green Dragon! To The Floating Log!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday September 7th<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Floating Log Inn, Frogmorton</p>
<p>Have no fear, master Ponto Hopsbloom is more than happy to welcome hobbits to the Floating Log in Frogmorton. He’ll greet yer all warmly, although hopefully not with warm ale, and better not with the most “hoppy” of the local ales…</p>
<p>Pycella is hosting this evening, so be sure to let her know if yer have some entertaining!</p>
<p>Usual Green Dragon Guidelines apply, which means this is an event by and for hobbits. The odd visiting dwarf is always welcome, though! Should yer have any entertainment (songs, stories, riddles, poems or the likes), please bring it along!</p>Europe/London2018-09-07T19:30:00Europe/London2018-09-07T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventPycellaFrogmorton @ Floating Log Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/floating-log-friday-5/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11933@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: Purple Pipeweed Parlor Band<p>The September OAKS is with the Purple Pipeweed Parlor Band! More information in the <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/sizzlinseptemberoakswitthepurplepipeweedparlorband" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Gazette</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday September 15<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK (3PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town Square, Shire Homesteads</p>Europe/London2018-09-15T20:00:00Europe/London2018-09-15T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/september-oaks/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12046@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Yarrrr Day<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ScreenShot01108.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ScreenShot01108-640x336.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="336" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12047" /></a></p>
<p>Ahoy me hobbit mateys and Shire pierates! Time to shiver the timbers of the Green Dragon!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday September 21<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, the Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>The autumn storms arrrr here, ‘n that means dangerous times fer all Brandywine pierate ships ‘n thar precious ale ‘n pie cargo. But no worries, me mateys. The Green Dragon provides a safe haven fer all Shire pierates on Friday 21st September! Come ‘n plunder Barmy’s ale cellar ‘n gather t’ enjoy tales, shanties, poems ‘n other shareworthy thin’s about pierates! Feel free t’ brin’ yer owns entertainment ‘n rum too! Yarrr! ‘n don’t forget t’ dress up pieratey, unless ye be a landlubber!</p>
<p>Yers faithfully,<br />
Pierate Cap’n Pycella</p>
<p><strong>OOC: </strong><br />
This will be a pirate-themed Green Dragon evening for RPing hobbits and travelling dwarves. If you wish to perform something at the event, please contact the hostess, Miss Pycella. </p>Europe/London2018-09-21T19:30:00Europe/London2018-09-21T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventPycella, Lina; https://www.linawillow.orgBywater @ Green Dragon Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-yarrrr-day/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ScreenShot01108-640x336.jpg;640;336,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ScreenShot01108-640x336.jpg;640;336,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ScreenShot01108-640x336.jpg;640;336,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ScreenShot01108-640x336.jpg;640;336en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12042@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZA toolman’s treasure<p> <img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/field-trip-tuckborough.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Please note! This event has been postponed to Sunday September 23rd. </p>
<p>There are secrets in the dusty shelves of the Great Smials.<br />
Mysterious notes with curious clues of treasures.<br />
Come help us solve the riddles!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday September 23rd<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: The Great Smials, Tuckborough</p>
<p><b>A mysterious note found at the Great Smials library</b></p>
<p>Today, I was rummaging the Grand Smials library, searching for a long-forgotten pie recipe or two. When I was leafing through a worn mushroom recipe book, I suddenly found an old note tucked between the pages. By the looks of it, the parchment was very old and the writing on it had almost worn off, but when I went out and studied the paper in the bright daylight, I could make out the words on top of the note: ”A Toolman’s Treasure”!</p>
<p>Following this, there is a short text that seems to be a clue that leads to the treasure itself. While I am still trying to figure out what it says, I would ike to ask if anyone would be interested to help with the treasure seeking? I am not the best riddle solver in these parts, it would surely be wise to have some company with quicker wits. And well, it’s always more fun to have some grand company with you.</p>
<p>If you are interested in this mysterious quest, please meet me inside the Great Smials (the main hall) on <b>Tuesday September 23rd, at seven and half bells</b> in the evening. Feel free to bring some food along – we might have a long stroll ahead!</p>
<p>Yours, Pycella</p>Europe/London2018-09-23T19:30:00Europe/London2018-09-23T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycella; http://www.lostmathom.orgTuckborough @ The Great Smials, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/a-toolmans-treasure/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12028@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: Full Moon concert<p>The October OAKS, under the Full Moon! More information in <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/octoberoaks51030">the Gazette.</a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday October 6<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK / 2:30PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town square, Shire homesteads</p>Europe/London2018-10-06T19:30:00Europe/London2018-10-06T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-october-concert/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12074@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGrand Order 11th anniversary party<div class="field field-name-field-event-details field-type-text-long field-label-hidden">
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<p>The hobbits of The Grand Order of the Lost Mathom have great delight in inviting our friends and acquaintances to a party of special magnificence on occasion of our eleventh anniversary!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday October 7<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: 4 Brookbank Street, Songburrow, Shire Homesteads, Laurelin server</p>
<p>The Grand Order of the Lost Mathom was founded on October 9th eleven years ago. This means it is time to celebrate!</p>
<p>So, there will be a grand party including speeches, drinks, food, fireworks and entertainment. The kitchens in Songburrow are gearing up already, and there is sure to be a few unexpected surprises as well. Will Strollers or Badgers show up? Will there be brandy? Dancing bears? Grumpy gaffers? Games and competitions? Gifts for the guests? Perhaps! Just don’t be surprised should you find some free-roaming oinkers in the village.</p>
<p>Welcome to good friends, neighbours and acquaintances! We hope to see you in Songburrow!</p>
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<p>We would be delighted to extend our hospitality to the hobbits of the Shire, as well as to good friends among the dwarves and the big folk.</p>
<p>The event will be held IC within a RP atmosphere ((so no OOC talk, even in brackets)). Weapons and armour should not be worn within the bounds of Songburrow; please dress for a social gathering or in traveling garb. Please leave your pets at home.</p>
<p>Welcome friends!</p>
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</div>Europe/London2018-10-07T19:30:00Europe/London2018-10-07T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/grand-order-11th-anniversary-party/freethumbnail;http://www.lostmathom.org/attachments/screenshot00387-jpg.1053/;800;453,medium;http://www.lostmathom.org/attachments/screenshot00387-jpg.1053/;800;453,large;http://www.lostmathom.org/attachments/screenshot00387-jpg.1053/;800;453,full;http://www.lostmathom.org/attachments/screenshot00387-jpg.1053/;800;453en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12127@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZA Barbel Bounty: Fishing contest<p>A fine fish is the barbel! It’s none too common in the waters of the Shire but it’s a grand fish to angle for. You see, this fellow likes the deep, slow-moving waters in preference to the shallows and fast streams. But it needs the water to be well aerated and a steady supply of insect larvae to feed on. So, its perfect habitat is in the pools downstream of rapids and waterfalls. And where better to find them than under the Little Delving waterfall behind Sandson’s farm? It’s the place the Evendim Hillbillies sing about in their song “<a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/art-s-corner-1/song-jewellake">Jewel Lake</a>“.</p>
<div>So, next Saturday, the Shire Angling Club is hosting a Barbel Bounty Fishing Match, with all the usual prizes and a special prize for the biggest barbel pulled out of the water! Before we head off to the pool, I will give a short talk in the yard of the Bird and Baby and answer any questions you might have about this fine fish. Did you know, for example that you can cook this fish, but that a part of it is poisonous? You didn’t? Then come along and find out more about this cousin of the carp.</div>
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<div>We shall meet at seven and a half bells on Saturday 3rd November in the yard of the Bird and Baby, in Michel Delving. Bring a rod and be prepared for a treat! Set yer tackle deep and be prepared for a fight! This fish is stronger than it looks.</div>
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<div>Ponso Pondhopper</div>
<div>Club President</div>
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<div><b>What: </b>Fishing Match</div>
<div><b>When</b>: Saturday 3rd November 19:30 ((UK time, 20:30 CET, 15:30 Server time due to the DST difference between the EU and the US))</div>
<div><b>Where</b>: Bird and Baby yard, Michel Delving</div>
<p> </p>Europe/London2018-11-03T19:30:00Europe/London2018-11-03T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPonsoMichel Delving @ Bird and Baby inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/fishing-contest-4/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12128@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBree-land Wightseeing Tour<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ScreenShot01162.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12140" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ScreenShot01162-640x336.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="336" /></a></p>
<p>Hobbits love their peaceful lives, but they do like some exciting stories too. This time, we won’t share those tales by the warm fireplace or the campfire: we will visit some chilling places in the scary Bree-land! Who knows, we might see some wights along the way too!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday November 4<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30 PM ((UK time, 2:30 PM servertime))<br />
<b>Location</b>: Old Forest Tunnel, Buckland, Bree-land, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Our scary stroll starts in Buckland, at the Old Forest Tunnel. After a few welcome words, we will walk through the forest and stop by Tom’s cabin to fill up our bellies and to listen to some scary tales and songs. After that, we will continue our stroll to the Barrow-downs, where we might see some skinny wights! From there, we will walk the not-so-scary roads of Bree-land to an abandoned graveyard near the festival grounds, where we will have the rest of our entertainment and enjoy foods and drink, supposing there is something left. And, if we still have time, energy and courage, we will go and visit the scary ruins nearby, where we can play a scary game of tag.</p>
<p><b>How to prepare for the walking tour and other notes:</b></p>
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<li>If you have any scary costumes, feel free to use them! Maybe your looks will drive the scary creatures away. We might see some bats, wolves and bears along the way.</li>
<li>If you think that a scary costume is not enough, feel free to bring yer sharpest pie slicer or sturdiest rolling pin.</li>
<li>If you have some scary entertainment that you’d like to share, please contact Miss Pycella. The time for entertainment is limited, so it’s recommended that you to let her in advance to get a chance to perform. One performance should last ten minutes at maximum.</li>
<li>This is an event organized by hobbits, but friendly dwarves and tall folk are also welcome to join.</li>
<li>Oh, and remember to bring some food and drinks, so that you don’t end up as skinny as a wight yourself!</li>
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<p>See you on the fourth of November!</p>
<p>Spooky regards,<br />
Pycella Woodberry</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b><br />
This is an RP event, so we will act in character and avoid OOC talk ((also in double brackets)) in the say channel. Please keep your entertainment lore-friendly too. We will start the event at 7:30 sharp and will depart right after the welcoming words, so if you come late, please send a tell to Pycella. You can sign up as an entertainer in advance by sending an in-game message/letter to Pycella or write her to pycellawoodberry(a)gmail.com</p>Europe/London2018-11-04T19:30:00Europe/London2018-11-04T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycellaBuckland @ Old Forest Gate0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/a-scary-event/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ScreenShot01162-640x336.jpg;640;336,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ScreenShot01162-640x336.jpg;640;336,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ScreenShot01162-640x336.jpg;640;336,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ScreenShot01162-640x336.jpg;640;336en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-11934@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZNovember OAKS: The Blue Silmarils<p>The November OAKS is with the Blue Silmarils. More information <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/anexcitingstoryofgreatloveferthenovemberoaks">in the Gazette.</a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday November 10<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK (3PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town Square, Shire Homesteads</p>Europe/London2018-11-10T20:00:00Europe/London2018-11-10T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire homestead0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/november-oaks/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12149@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobbit yule video shoot, part 1<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/yule-video-05.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Yule is getting nearer, and what better thing to do than to make a large drawing to greet yer friends a very merry yuletide? Not much! So here we go! This is the first meetup to make this year’s yule drawing for the Laurelin hobbits!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday December 1<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime), <b>PLEASE BE ON TIME</b><br />
<b>Location</b>: Michel Delving, by Will Whitfoot</p>
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<p>Once again, I’d like to make a yule video with as many hobbit players on Laurelin as possible. The video will be released near yule.</p>
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<li>The first video shoot will be Saturday December 1, location Michel Delving</li>
<li>The second is shoot is Tuesday December 11, location TBC</li>
<li>Also, I’d love it if yer hobbits sent me a screenshot of yourself in-game, in a festive/merry/yule motive. I can use those in the end credits of the video. Please use high-quality screenshots (1024×768 pixels is really the minimum, but larger is much better), and don’t add any effects or text to the image.</li>
<li>Send it to me before end of December 21st, at the very latest! Use this email: <a class="externalLink" href="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=160%2C28" alt="[IMG]" /></a></li>
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<p>For the videos, please remember:</p>
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<li>Be prepared to follow orders!</li>
<li>Wear warm, festive-looking clothes (red, green and yellow are very grand)</li>
<li>Bring lanterns or sparklers if you have them, also fireworks</li>
<li>Bring music instruments if you have them (so you can “play” during the video)</li>
<li>Try to avoid speaking in /say, use the raid (/ra) instead</li>
<li>Have fun!</li>
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<p>For inspiration, here is the yule video from last year.</p>
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<em>2017 Yule Video</em></p>Europe/London2018-12-01T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-01T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgMichel Delving @ The Town Hall, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobbit-yule-video-shoot-part-1-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12147@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZDecember OAKS: BOAT presents “Ode to Old Bloodtusk”<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/badgers-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-11753" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/badgers-01-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>The December OAKS is performed by the Grand Brandy “Badgers Orderly Acting Troupe” (BOAT). Music collides with theatre, with decidedly oinky results!</p>
<p>There will be three parts to the evening:</p>
<ul>
<li>An introductionary set(t) of new favourite Badgers song</li>
<li>A bacon-flavoured performance of the play “Ode to Old Bloodtusk – The Breeland Porxodus”.<br />
<em>Warning: May contain oinker-related violence against bounders</em></li>
<li>A closing set(t) of yule songs, to get yer all in a fine mood for the festive season</li>
</ul>
<p>For the full event listing, <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/comeseetheboatatthedecoaks">read the Bramblebury Gazette.</a> Welcome one, welcome all!</p>
<p><strong>Date: </strong>Saturday December 8<strong><br />
Time: </strong>7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<strong><br />
Location: </strong>Oldfurlong, Town Square, Shire Homesteads</p>
<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/boar-01.jpg" alt="" /></p>Europe/London2018-12-08T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-08T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/december-oaks/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/badgers-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/badgers-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/badgers-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/badgers-01-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12154@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZA mysterious mission from Lobelia<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lobelia-help.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lobelia-help-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12155" /></a></p>
<p><em># In the weeks before yuletide,<br />
# Lobelia said to me<br />
# Come to Bag End, you young whippersnapper, and help me out!</em></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday December 9<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 PM ((UK time, 2:30 PM servertime))<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Bag End, the Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Hullo my fellow hobbits!</p>
<p>I am afraid that we are all in some trouble. You remember the Toolman’s Treasure hunt we had a while ago? Apparently, Miss Lobelia has heard of it, and now she wants to speak with us. She says that she has something we could look into. She didn’t give more details, but asked us to come to Bag End on Sunday December 9th, at seven and half bells ((UK time)). She asked if we could bring some dogs and other pets that are good for tracking.</p>
<p>I am not sure what this is about, but I bet we will hear more on December 9th! Please join me for this mysterious adventure once more. I don’t want to face Lobelia on my own…</p>
<p>Warm regards,</p>
<p>Pycella </p>Europe/London2018-12-09T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-09T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycellaBag End @ Hobbiton, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/a-mysterious-mission-from-lobelia/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lobelia-help-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lobelia-help-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lobelia-help-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lobelia-help-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12150@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobbit yule video shoot, part 2<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/yule-video-05.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Yule is getting nearer, and what better thing to do than to make a large drawing to greet yer friends a very merry yuletide? Not much! So here we go! This is the second meetup to make this year’s yule drawing for the Laurelin hobbits!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Tuesday December 11<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime), <b>PLEASE BE ON TIME</b><br />
<b>Location</b>: TBC</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>Once again, I’d like to make a yule video with as many hobbit players on Laurelin as possible. The video will be released near yule.</p>
<ul>
<li>The first video shoot will be Saturday December 1, location Michel Delving</li>
<li>The second is shoot is Tuesday December 11, location Thorin’s Gate</li>
<li>Also, I’d love it if yer hobbits sent me a screenshot of yourself in-game, in a festive/merry/yule motive. I can use those in the end credits of the video. Please use high-quality screenshots (1024×768 pixels is really the minimum, but larger is much better), and don’t add any effects or text to the image.</li>
<li>Send it to me before end of December 21st, at the very latest! Use this email: <a class="externalLink" href="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=160%2C28" alt="[IMG]" /></a></li>
</ul>
<p>For the videos, please remember:</p>
<ul>
<li>Be prepared to follow orders!</li>
<li>Wear warm, festive-looking clothes (red, green and yellow are very grand)</li>
<li>Bring lanterns or sparklers if you have them, also fireworks</li>
<li>Bring music instruments if you have them (so you can “play” during the video)</li>
<li>Try to avoid speaking in /say, use the raid (/ra) instead</li>
<li>Have fun!</li>
</ul>
<p>For inspiration, here is the yule video from last year.</p>
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<em>2017 Yule Video</em></p>Europe/London2018-12-11T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-11T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgThorin's Gate @ Frerin's Court, Ered Luin0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobbit-yule-video-shoot-part-2-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12161@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSongburrow Yule Tree Raising<p><img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gdf-yule-party.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><em>Serve up the mulled wine!<br />
Raise the yule tree!<br />
Let us celebrate the start of yule together!</em></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday December 15<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Songburrow Hall, Songburrow, 4 Brookbank Street, Shire homesteads, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Yule is near, and what better way to celebrate than meet yer fellow hobbits and greet the festive season welcome? The Grand Order is happy ter invite our friends over to our kin hall Saturday December 15. We’ll put up our yule tree, have some mulled wine and enjoy some yule music!</p>
<p>Rumours also have it that there will be a play performed: A rousing yule carol, starring none other than local grumpy hobbit Matzo! And a whole lot of others too. Yay!</p>
<p>Welcome hobbits!</p>
<p>OOC:<br />
Depending on the progress, we may do some last-minute reshoots for the 2018 Hobbit yule video too.</p>Europe/London2018-12-15T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-15T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/songburrow-yule-tree-raising/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12130@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Friday Yule Party<p><img src="http://i2.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>A last visit to the inn before them yule days? Here’s yer chance, hobbits! Come celebrate yule with us at the Green Dragon!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday December 21<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>While we fully expect that many hobbits may be busy preparing for yule with family and close friends this Friday, other might need an ale to calm down before the festive storm. Yer are heartily welcome to the Green Dragon yule party!</p>
<p>Here is what is planned:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mulled cider! Barmy will be keeping the kettle on all night, so yer can help yerselves to soothing spicy mullied cider.</li>
<li>The yule pork feast! A festive day calls for a festive meal, and few things are as festive as pork (unless yer have a live one living in yer study or somet…). Barmy will be cooking up a pork-flavoured meal, served all night.</li>
<li>Yule stories and poems</li>
<li>Yule songs</li>
<li>Perhaps a yule riddle or two?</li>
<li>All the latest hobbit news, of both yule and beyond!</li>
<li>Good-natured banter and gossip with your hobbit friends, both old and new!</li>
</ul>
<p>So do come for a mug of mulled cider, good company, a story, a dance and tender pork with all the trimmings. If yer have entertainment and news to share, that’s grand too! Welcome, hobbits! And a very merry yule to everyone!</p>
<p><i><b>Please note</b>: Green Dragon Friday is a roleplaying event for hobbits. While travelling dwarves are always welcome at the inn, for lore reasons we generally ask that the Big Folk do not attend. Please roll up a hobbit instead to attend, it is grand fun!</i></p>Europe/London2018-12-21T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-21T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://lostmathom.orgBywater @ Green Dragon Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-friday-yule-party-3/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12131@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Friday new year’s party<p><img src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/new-years-party.jpg" alt="GDF New years" /></p>
<p>It is Green Dragon Friday! But in Brockenborings! And with a new years theme! Yay!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday December 28<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Plough and Stars inn, Brockenborings, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Barmy keeps the Green Dragon closed to clean up the Green Dragon after yule, so this Friday we’ll be at the Plough and Stars in Brockenboring for the new years party! And there are no better hobbits to greet the new year with than yer fellow Brockenborians! After all, we usually do so!</p>
<p>So come greet the new year and the coming brighter days with us! Bring a tale, a song, a poem, a riddle or something similar, especially things related to the new year! If yer have fireworks that’s grand too (fer use outside)! Let’s greet the new year with a party worth remembering!</p>
<h3>OOC details:</h3>
<p>Same as the regular Green Dragon Friday, this is a hobbit RP event, with dwarves welcome! As usual, we request that tall folks respect the hobbit-oriented nature of the event and not attend. Do roll up a hobbit instead, though, it is marvellous fun! </p>Europe/London2018-12-28T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-28T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgBrockenborings @ Plough and Stars inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-friday-new-years-party-5/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12132@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZWinterhome Wassailing<p><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wassail.jpg" alt="[IMG]" /></p>
<p>For the seventh year, The Brandy Badgers go wassailing in Winterhome! And joy come to our jolly wassail!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday December 29th<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Winterhome, Frostbluff, stable master.</p>
<p>Once again, the people of Winterhome have opened their doors for us and invited us to join in their Yule festivities. To thank them for all the work they do for us, the Brandy Badgers will go on their annual wassail through Winterhome, this year on Saturday December 29. We will walk through the town, stop at the houses, and wish the people well with our songs.</p>
<p>It would be grand and lovely if yer join us there! Welcome!</p>
<p><b>OOC details</b></p>
<p>It is quite likely that Winterhome will be layered, with players split into different versions of the village. Please contact the organizers for instructions of how to get into the right layer.</p>Europe/London2018-12-29T19:30:00Europe/London2018-12-29T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgFrostbluff @ Stable master, Winterhome0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/winterhome-wassailing-4/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12246@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZShire wassail<p><img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wassailing.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Brandy Badgers go wassailing in the Shire again, singing songs to wish all the local farmers a good harvest.<br />
Oh, and to sample some ales. Or ciders? Aye! Lots! We hope yer will join us!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Monday January 7<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Longo Burrow’s farm, Tuckborough. Then off to Bywater and Hobbiton.</p>
<p><b>Event details:</b></p>
<p>The new year brings new beginnings and new hopes. Of course, one hope close to our hearts is to have a plentiful harvest, and not least to have good cider and ales to bring us through the cold of next winter.<br />
To help this along, the Brandy Badgers will go wassailing at various Shire farms, singing songs and wishing the farmers a fine harvest. We’ll follow this route:</p>
<ul>
<li>Longo Burrow’s farm, Tuckborough</li>
<li>Tom Cotton’s farm, Bywater</li>
<li>Olo Proudfoot’s farm, Hobbiton</li>
</ul>
<p>We hope that you all will join us during the wassail!</p>
<p><i>The new year has come,</i><br />
<i>New cycle begun.</i><br />
<i>May your home be blessed,</i><br />
<i>Your woes put to rest.</i><br />
<i>May blossom your tree,</i><br />
<i>Good cider we see.</i></p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>Come join the fun for good-natured hobbit banter, a fine walk through the Shire, festive music and quite a bit to drink. This is a hobbit-preferred event, but should you have good reasons to visit the Shire and join our merry singing hobbits on the walk, then do come along!</p>
<p>Last year we managed to make a lot of apple trees grow in the Hobbiton farm fields. We hope to make it happen this year too, so please help with that if yer able to!</p>
<p>Remember, we’ll start at Longo Burrow’s farm just north of Tuckborough, then walk around. If you don’t find us, just send a tell to the organizers.</p>
<p><b>A little more information about wassailing!</b></p>
<p>The purpose of a wassail is generally to wake the cider trees (or other crops) at a farm for the next harvest, and to chase away any ill spirits that have taken shelter in the orchards or fields during the winter. To do this, we’ll wander between the three farms mentioned above.</p>
<p>At each place, the likely schedule is:</p>
<ul>
<li>All will be wished welcome</li>
<li>The Badgers will play a few tunes to warm up the orchards</li>
<li>There will be a short wassail incantation/rhyme</li>
<li>After the incantation, all are encouraged to make as much noise as possible (fireworks, drums, shouts etc) to chase away any ill spirits that may prove a danger to the good harvest.</li>
<li>Some splashing of cider is also encouraged during this phase, as a gift to the trees and orchards and to show them the fruits of the last harvest.</li>
</ul>
<p>And off to the next place!</p>Europe/London2019-01-07T19:30:00Europe/London2019-01-07T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.comTuckborough @ Longo Burrow's Farm, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/shire-wassail-5/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12247@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe Eldar Shire Scholars Museum & Library Opening<p><img src="https://laurelinarchives.org/sites/default/files/events/2018/12/14/grand-opening-eldar-shire-scholars-museum-library_48397.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>There’s a new museum opening in Gladcreek!<br />
The Eldar Shire Scholars Museum & Library is proud ter announce its Grand Opening!<br />
And there is a birthday to celebreate too!</p>
<p><b>What:</b> The Eldar Shire Scholars Museum & Library GRAND OPENING<br />
<b>Where:</b> 4 Brookbank, Gladcreek, Southfarthing – THE SHIRE<br />
<b>When:</b> Saturday January 12, 7:30 pm (UK Time)</p>
<p>One of my Elfish Guardians, Miss Laureliniel, thought it would be grand fer me to finally set up a museum devoted to Hobbitses & Elfses Scholarship. As I was raised in Rivendell and have now lived in The Shire for many years and devoted myself to mathom studies, she thought I was uniquely qualified to manage it. To that end she has established “The Eldar Shire Scholars” for me.</p>
<p>I haven’t had the chance ter celebrate my birthday in the Shire at all… so I thought I might finally do sommat about that – so the Grand Opening is my way of sharing my birthday with Shirefolk and friends.</p>
<p>Entertainment would be grand so all bands, bards, and poetical folk are welcome, payment in all yer can eat from the cafe!</p>
<p>Miss Mollywobbles Puddingdale<br />
Senior Curator & Scholar, Eldar Shire Scholars Museum & Library<br />
Grand Order of the Lost Mathom</p>Europe/London2019-01-12T19:30:00Europe/London2019-01-12T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventMollywobblesGladcreek @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/the-eldar-shire-scholars-museum-library-opening/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12248@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe Brandy Badgers visit Winterstock<p><img src="http://www.lostmathom.org/attachments/badgers-winterstock-01-jpg.2218/" alt="" /></p>
<p>Winterstock is on this weekend. Them even say that the Brandy Badgers have woken up from their winter snooze to go visit there. Who will herd them rascally berry-eaters over there, though? Come see on Sunday!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday January 20<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7PM UK time (2PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Landroval server, Thorin’s Gate, small lake just pond of Frerin’s Court (near Silver Deep Mine)</p>
<p>The annual Winterstock Music Festival, presented by the Lonely Mountain Band. All shows will be held at the frozen pond next to the lower-entrance to the Silver Deep Mine in Thorin’s Gate ((Ered Luin region: 14.6S, 102.2W)). There will also be pie, ale, and pipeweed, but do dress warmly! Lots of bands will play over the weekend, including several from Laurelin.</p>
<p>The Songburrow Strollers played at Winterstock in 2014, while the Strollers herded the Badgers there in 2015. The Badgers played on their own in 2017 and 2018, and they will do so this time too. Would some kind hobbit put out a trail of berries for them, hm? Or perhaps we need to hire us some herders…</p>
<p>Come along, bounce and dance, and bring berries to feed the Badgers!</p>
<p>To attend the event, you will have to roll up a character on the Landroval server. The event is held in a safe, low-level zone, so you won’t have to level up much to attend. Just get out of the starter zone, and you can hitch a ride to Thorin’s Gate and follow the stream of folks towards the pond.</p>
<p>Please note: While us Grand Order hobbits on occasion visit other servers, our home is, has always been and will be on Laurelin. So this is a rare visit for most of us to furrin lands!</p>
<p>Sunday’s schedule is below. For the full schedule, <b><a class="externalLink" href="http://winterstock.guildlaunch.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12007124&p=39970400&gid=498594#39970400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">see the Winterstock site</a></b></p>
<p><img src="http://forum.guildlaunch.net/4/9/5/8/498594/forums/Slide3.JPG" alt="" /></p>Europe/London2019-01-20T19:00:00Europe/London2019-01-20T20:00:00en-GBKin eventLonely Mountain BandThorin's Gate @ Silver Deep Mine pond, LANDROVAL server0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/the-brandy-badgers-visit-winterstock/freeen-GBlandroval,lotroai1ec-12194@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZJanuary OAKS: Wild Mill<p>The January OAKS will be with <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/wildmillwillrockinthenewyearatthejanuaryoaks" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Wild Mill</a>! More information at the Bramblebury Gazette.</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday January 26<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town Square, Shire homesteads</p>Europe/London2019-01-26T19:30:00Europe/London2019-01-26T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/january-oaks/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12259@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSongburrow Story Club<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Songburrow-Story-Club.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Tall tales or short stories?<br />
The new year brings new things to the hobbit community!<br />
The Songburrow Story Club starts in early February!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday 3rd February<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Songburrow Hall, Songburrow, 4 Brookbank Street, Shire homesteads, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Hobbits love a good story, and you can hear many good ones at the Shire inns, told by gammers and other storytellers. But inns can be busy and loud sometimes, and some people prefer more peaceful places for storytelling. I am fond of stories, so I wanted to start a storytelling club in my home village, Songburrow. I would like to make this a recurring event (maybe a quarterly event), but that depends on how many folks are interested in participating, and how often.</p>
<p><b>What happens at the Songburrow Story Club?</b></p>
<p>The Songburrow Story Club is an open event for hobbits who love stories. You can either come as a storyteller or a listener – anyone is welcome. The meetings will be informal and relaxed, allowing folks to have free interaction with each other. However, we will have some special themes for each meeting – for example, I might ask folks to prepare a story or a poem beforehand on a particular topic. But all that is voluntary though – this is not the Homework Club, after all! Also, we might do some storytelling games, like a Round Robin Story. We might share some gossip as well. And of course, any stories and poems are welcome to this event, you don’t have to stick to the special theme nor make anything brand new for the meetings. The special themes serve merely as an inspiration for folks who’d like to write something new, but you can certainly divert from them and share something else too. If you miss the meeting, you can always share your writings at the weekly Green Dragon Fridays where stories are very much welcome.</p>
<p>Our first meeting will be on <b>3rd February 2019 starting at seven and half bells</b> inside the Songburrow Hall. Here are the plans for our first meeting:</p>
<ul>
<li>Welcome words and a toast for the new club</li>
<li>Introduction of participants, if there are new hobbits around</li>
<li>Special theme of the meeting: A story from your childhood</li>
<li>We might also have other stories, games, and gossip</li>
<li>Possible plans and ideas for the next meeting</li>
</ul>
<p><b>The special theme: A story from your childhood</b></p>
<p>Our first special topic is quite simple: a story from your childhood. You can either prepare a detailed story of something that happened in your childhood or just describe the case just in a few words. The others might have questions though, so be prepared to answer their queries if needed. It would be grand to learn more of our backgrounds. Maybe you took part in some mischief in your tweens? Maybe you had an odd neighbour who you feared as a small hobbit? Did your wild imagination lead you to unexpected adventures in your own neighbourhood? Share your childhood tale as a story, a poem or just with a few words!</p>
<p>So, welcome all story lovers! I look forward to seeing many of you in February. Oh, and I will make sure that there will be pie for all.</p>
<p><b>OOC</b>:<br />
This is a roleplaying event for hobbits, although some travelling dwarves might also come and stop by. If you are a storyteller, you might find <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.linawillow.org/home/plugins-2/poetical/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simbo’s Poetical plugin</a> useful. The main purpose of this event is to give us hobbits a chance to roleplay our characters, give folks inspiration to write creatively in the LOTRO setting and just have some relaxed fun together. </p>
<p>Please keep the length of your stories reasonable – max 15 minutes telling your story in-game – so that one story won’t take the whole evening to tell. The event itself will last about 1–1,5 hours, depending how any stories we have. Welcome all hobbit roleplayers, both old and new!</p>Europe/London2019-02-03T19:30:00Europe/London2019-02-03T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycellaSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads, Laurelin server0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/songburrow-story-club/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12308@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28Z5th Annual Great Trout Tickle<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday February 9th<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Northcotton Farm, Oatbarton<br />
<strong>Target </strong>catch: Trout!</p>
<p>Winter is a grand time for coarse fishing and this year, we are honoured to be invited back to Northcotton Farm for our fifth Annual trout Tickle! As in previous years we shall be fishing for trout, with a special Golden Trout Award for the angler who nets the first Golden Trout. The last winner of this prestigious prize was Miss Nimelia in 2017. All levels are welcome however, and there will be a separate prize for those not yet versed in the art of Trout fishing.</p>
<p>We at the Shire Angling Club have been working closely with Albin Northcotton to make sure the pond was ready for the match. A great deal of weed has been cleared and the pond restocked with many trout, of all species and hue. An exciting match is promised. For those new to the farm, follow the road up the hill to the left as you enter Oatbarton. Take the first gate on the left at the top of the hill, turn right after then second gate, then left after the third. The farm is at the top of the hill.<br />
No need to register, just turn up with warm clothing and your fishing gear.</p>
<p>Ponso Pondhopper<br />
Shire Angling Club president</p>
<p> </p>Europe/London2019-02-09T19:30:00Europe/London2019-02-09T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPonso; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/fifthannualgreattroutticklepromisestobeafinecontestOatbarton @ Northcotton farm, Evendim0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/5th-annual-great-trout-tickle/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12195@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZFebruary OAKS: Murder of Crows<p>The February OAKS is performed by Murder of Crows! More information in the <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/comeseeamurderinfebruary">Bramblebury Gazette.</a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday February 23<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8:00PM UK time (3:00PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town Square, Shire homesteads</p>Europe/London2019-02-23T20:00:00Europe/London2019-02-23T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/february-oaks/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12353@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZMarch OAKS: Gallic Frogs Band<p>The March OAKS is performed by the Gallic Frogs Band. More information about the event <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/themarchoakswillbehoppin">in the Gazette.</a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday March 9th<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time / 3PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, town square</p>
<p> </p>Europe/London2019-03-09T20:00:00Europe/London2019-03-09T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/march-oaks-gallic-frogs-band/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12318@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Pie Day<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12335" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/green-dragon-pie-day-640x336.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="336" /></p>
<p>We’ll celebrate pie!<br />
At the Green Dragon!<br />
Welcome the Green Dragon Pie Day!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: March 15th<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (3:30PM servertime due to the US being on Daylight Saving Time)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>In the Shire, every day is a pie day, but according to ancient, holy pie traditions, the Pie Day is formally celebrated on 14th March. This year, we will celebrate it at the Green Dragon and turn the Green Dragon Friday into a special Green Dragon Pie Day <b>on March 15th</b>.</p>
<p>At this party, we will do some pie tasting and enjoy pie-related entertainment, such as songs, stories, poems and riddles. If you have something to offer, please let the hostess Miss Pycella know. We might also have some piesome surprises during the night. Oh, and if you want to bounce to the Piewater Bouncing song properly, do bring your <a class="externalLink" href="https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Item:Prized_Pie" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">prized pie</a> along!</p>
<p><i><b>Please note:</b> Green Dragon Friday is a roleplaying event for hobbits. While travelling dwarves are always welcome at the inn, for lore reasons we generally ask that the Big Folk do not attend. Please roll up a hobbit instead to attend, it is grand fun!</i></p>Europe/London2019-03-15T19:30:00Europe/London2019-03-15T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventPycella; http://www.lostmathom.org/Bywater @ Green Dragon Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-pie-day/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/green-dragon-pie-day-640x336.jpg;640;336,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/green-dragon-pie-day-640x336.jpg;640;336,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/green-dragon-pie-day-640x336.jpg;640;336,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/green-dragon-pie-day-640x336.jpg;640;336en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12347@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBullroarer Took Day<p><img class="alignnone size-medium" src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bullroare-statue.jpg" width="1080" height="642" /></p>
<p>It is March 17th!<br />
Time to wear the green and drink ales again!<br />
And celebrate that old hobbit hero, Bullroarer Took!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday March 17th<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:00PM UK / 3 PM servertime (due to US daylight saving time)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Brockenborings, Bullroarer statue</p>
<p>March 17 is coming up soon and that means: Bullroarer Took Day!</p>
<p>It’s a day surrounded by many traditions: drinking to the Big Hobbit’s health, singing songs and reciting poems about his deeds and of course the wearing of the green!</p>
<p>We invite you all to put on your nicest clothes (as long as they are green, I mean green) and come to Brockenborings in the North Farthing of the Shire and assemble near the statue of Bullroarer Took. We’ll salute the Great Hero and drink to his health. We’ll also commemorate those who have fallen during the Battle of the Greenfields.</p>
<p>Let us all assemble around 19:00 ((UK time, 3pm server time)), so we can do the drinking and toasting first and then we’ll have for you a performance of the famous Greenbrambles. They play only once a year, on this very day. So this is your chance to see and hear them!</p>
<p>They will bring you dances and songs in a style the Bullroarer would have loved, had he been around to listen. And perhaps some poets will recite a poem for you about the Big Hero. If you have written such a poem, don’t hesitate to let me know and you’ll be called upon the stage we call a wall. Errr.. the wall we call a stage!</p>
<p>The Laurelin Festival of Folk Music that I promised you earlier, will take place on March 23, a date more convenient for the artists who will perform for you then. The announcement of that Festival will be done <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/letshaveusanewfestivalafestivaloffolkmusic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">in <b>another article</b></a>.</p>
<p>Hope to see you all on March 17th!</p>
<p>Warm regards,<br />
Peppy Bristlebrush.</p>Europe/London2019-03-17T19:00:00Europe/London2019-03-17T20:30:00en-GBPublic eventPeppy; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/bullroarertookdayandanewfestivalBrockenborings @ Bullroarer statue, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/bullroarer-took-day-3/freethumbnail;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bullroare-statue.jpg;1080;642,medium;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bullroare-statue.jpg;1080;642,large;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bullroare-statue.jpg;1080;642,full;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bullroare-statue.jpg;1080;642en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12361@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZLaurelin Festival of Folk Music<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12363" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/folk-festival-640x341.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="341" /></p>
<p>Time to dance and sing a while!<br />
Come visit the Methel Stage!<br />
It is the Festival of Folk Music!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday March 23<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7PM UK time / 3PM servertime (due to US daylight saving time)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Methel Stage, near Hobbiton-Bywater, the Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>On March 23 we will see the very first Festival of Folk Music!</p>
<p>For the first edition we have invited the following bands:</p>
<ul>
<li>A Murder of Crows</li>
<li>The Brandy Badgers</li>
<li>Hooh & Whye</li>
<li>The Little Wanderers</li>
<li>The Purple Pipeweed Parlor Band</li>
<li>Thorns and Roses</li>
</ul>
<p>What a fine lineup! We’ve asked them to select from their repertoire what they consider Folk Music. Let’s see what they’ll come up with!</p>
<p>The Festival will be held at Methel Stage in Bywater. Please gather there at 19:00 ((UK time, 3pm servertime)). Let any spontaneous music played then, be in the spirit of the Festival: Folk Music! Once we have you all together, the first band will play. NB the above list is NOT the order of play! Each band has been given 30 minutes on stage.</p>
<p>Ofcourse we hope that you will appreciate the efforts to bring you a new kind of music festival ((on the Laurelin server)). Please let the organisers know if you do. They can then be persuaded, if not bribed, to bring you more editions. Later editions will give bands a chance to sign up, as this first edition was by invitation only.</p>
<p>So to summarize:</p>
<p>((N.B. 19:00 UK is usually 2pm servertime, but because of the, earlier than Europe, American Daylight Savings Time, it is 3pm servertime on March 23 ))</p>Europe/London2019-03-23T19:00:00Europe/London2019-03-23T22:00:00en-GBPublic eventPeppy; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/letshaveusanewfestivalafestivaloffolkmusicBywater @ Methel Stage, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/laurelin-festival-of-folk-music/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/folk-festival-640x341.jpg;640;341,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/folk-festival-640x341.jpg;640;341,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/folk-festival-640x341.jpg;640;341,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/folk-festival-640x341.jpg;640;341en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12366@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe May Queen<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12375" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/poster-7-640x492.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="492" /></p>
<p>Like we always do this time of year, we go into the woods to try find them mysterious badgers who greet the spring with song every year. We never really find them, but if not, we might be lucky enough to have someone play us some music, eh?</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday April 14th<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK / 2:30PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Budgeford, The Shire. Loc: 31.0S, 65.3W. See map/image below.</p>
<p>As usual, we’ll just have to go try find those <b><a class="externalLink" href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/2012/02/the-tale-of-mad-old-jethro-and-the-singing-badgers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">singing spring badgers</a></b> in the Shire forests. As usual, we’ll probably be disappointed.</p>
<p>So, the Brandy Badgers have a backup musical for the night, telling the tale of … Fredegar Mugwort, dashing musician extraordinaire, trying to sign up his best friend for the Shire May Queen election. But he didn’t figure on the Black Queen of Bad End signing up too. And that he might need badger help! The suspense!</p>
<p>Welcome to a tale of high drama, low comedy, hard tests and soft berries! And lots of grand music. Come join us!</p>
<p>We will meet in the upper/northern end of the village of Budgeford, on the road towards Milo Bolger’s farm. See the map and image below.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12387" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/budgeford-01-640x380.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="380" /></p>
<p><em>Budgeford map. We’ll be at the red arrow.</em><em><br />
</em></p>
<p><b>OOC details:</b><br />
The event will be a musical, based around the real-life music of Queen. However, the story and song lyrics will all be somewhat LOTRO lore relevant (and performed in the /say channel).</p>
<p>The musical will be performed by The Brandy Badgers, an in-house music collective of the <a class="externalLink" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Grand Order of the Lost Mathom</b>.</a></p>
<p>This is a hobbit-themed tale, although if there are travellers from out of bounds who have good reason to be into hobbit music and badger mythology, then by all means come! Just remember to behave well and stay at the back, so you don’t block the view of the locals! This is also a roleplaying event, so please keep chat in-character and don’t discuss things not belonging in Middle Earth.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12386" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/budgeford-02-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></p>
<p><em>Stage area. We recommend turning down frill density.</em></p>
<p> </p>Europe/London2019-04-14T19:30:00en-GBPublic eventLinaBudgeford @ The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/the-annual-spring-badgers-search/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/poster-7-640x492.jpg;640;492,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/poster-7-640x492.jpg;640;492,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/poster-7-640x492.jpg;640;492,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/poster-7-640x492.jpg;640;492en-GBlaurelin,lotro1ai1ec-12367@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZApril OAKS<p>The April OAKS concert is with Harfang. <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/bringallyerfamilytatheapriloakstahearharfang">More information in the Gazette:</a></p>
<p>Date: Saturday April 27th<br />
Time: 8PM UK / 3PM servertime<br />
Location: Oldfurlong, Town Square, Shire homesteads</p>Europe/London2019-04-27T20:00:00Europe/London2019-04-27T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/april-oaks/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12373@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBuckland Pierate Treasure Hunt<p><img src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ScreenShot01108.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Arrr you ready for another treasure hunt in the Shire?<br />
Come and search for the forgotten pierate treasure in Buckland!<br />
No baths this time! (we hope…)</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday April 28<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM ((UK, 2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: the Brandy Hall, Buckland ((Laurelin server))</p>
<p>I hope you have all recovered from <b><a class="internalLink" href="http://www.lostmathom.org/threads/a-mysterious-mission-from-lobelia-sunday-9-december.2890/">our last mysterious adventure</a></b> where the search for a lost hobbit lass led us to pork and multiple Yule baths. I would namely need your help and wits again to solve another mystery. This time, I am pretty sure that Miss Almi is not involved. Pretty sure. I hope you are fine with that.</p>
<p>Anyways, I recently talked to a customer about the absence of pierate attacks in Buckland, and then he mentioned this lost treasure from long ago. A real pierate treasure! According to his story, this treasure, a bag of coins, was looted by the pierates from a ship that got wrecked on the Brandywine. However, the story also says that this treasure was somehow cursed, disturbing the peaceful life of the Bucklanders. In the end, the pierates decided to hide the treasure, to put an end to all the misfortune. Then, the pierates grew up, lost interest in pireting and plundering, and the treasure was forgotten. However, it is said that the instructions to the treasure’s location have been archived in the uppermost libraries of the Brandy Hall.</p>
<p>First of all, I don’t believe in silly curses, but I do like solving mysteries. And well, there is also a bag of coins involved. First, we need to get them instructions from Brandy Hall, I suppose we can’t dig up the whole Buckland. So, please meet me in front of the Brandy Hall in Buckland on <b>Sunday, April 28th</b> at seven and half bells. Let’s find this treasure! Arrr!</p>
<p>Warm regards,<br />
Pycella Woodberry</p>
<p><i>OOC: This is a roleplaying event for hobbits and maybe some lagging dwarves. We search for a treasure by solving riddles in Buckland. This event is safe for low levels, as we won’t go outside Buckland, and definitely not into the Old Forest. The event will last for an hour or so, depending on our pace. Please make sure that your emote channel is turned on, there might be some important information there as well during the hunt. Welcome to have fun with us!</i></p>Europe/London2019-04-28T19:30:00Europe/London2019-04-28T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycellaBuckland @ Brandy Hall0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/buckland-pierate-treasure-hunt/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12380@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZShire Search for the Queen of May<p><strong>Date</strong> : 4th May (Saturday)<br />
<strong>Time</strong> : 8PM UK / 3PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Brightdown, 4 Brookbank Street, The Shire</p>
<p>Another year gone and tis time ter start the search once more!</p>
<p>Each year around this time, the call goes out and the Shire decides which of the brave lassies who come forward, will be ter next wearer of the floral crown. From humble housewife ter hard working crafters, the race is open ter all</p>
<p>Now, as the leaves on the trees change every year, tis only fair that ter Queen be renewed every year, otherwise we’d be keeping the same lassies and no giving others the chance.</p>
<p>So… Are ye a lassie of the Shire? Do ye have what it takes ter be Queen of the May? Do ye know of someone who would do the Shire Proud? If so, then don’t delay, send yer name to me, Nannie, and ye could be the lucky one!</p>
<p>Over the years we’ve many a fine queen of the May. Miss Acorne, Miss Amorey and Miss Dassa ter name but a few. Will ye be joining with them?</p>
<p>So, lassies dust off yer dresses and pluck up yer courage – a wee dram may help with that one – Drop me a wee message via the Quick post – oh those laddies dunna like this coming month as they ken they’ll have ter earn their ale! – or if ye see’s me at the Green Dragon or market, let me know and ye too could be wearing the floral crown come May 4th!</p>
<p>Now ah hope ye lads are no thinking ah’ve forgotten yet this year! Oh no!</p>
<p>So laddies here’s yer chance!</p>
<p>King Simbo has worn the crown well this past year…. when it’s no been left in his garden that is, but his time too is coming to an end.</p>
<p>Who will he be passing it too is the question?</p>
<p>If ye think ye have what it takes ter be the King o’ the May, then drop me yer name and we’ll see what we’ll see!</p>
<p>The search has begun to find our next Rulers of the May, all are invited ter try, who havena held the title before. Once we have some willing vict…. er candidates, their names will be listed here fer all ter see and then voting will be opened.</p>
<p>Ye have till the 19th April, ter get yer names in, <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/shirequeenandkingnominations">then voting will open for those brave souls.</a></p>
<p>The event is open to all Hobbits of the Shire and beyond, results ter be announced at the party on May the 4th</p>Europe/London2019-05-04T20:00:00Europe/London2019-05-04T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventNannie; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/shirequeenandkingnominationsBrightdown @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/shire-search-for-the-queen-of-may/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12354@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZForest of OAKS 2019<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Forest2019uk.png" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12551" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Forest2019uk-640x357.png" alt="" width="640" height="357" /></a></p>
<p>Another years of OAKS is over.<br />
Time for all the bands to return for one last show.</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday May 11<br />
<b>Time</b>: 6PM UK time / 1PM servertime<br />
<b>Location</b>: Oldfurlong, Town Square, Shire Homesteads</p>
<p>Eight bands have played during the Oldfurlong Amazing Konsert Series this year. They will return to Oldfurlong on Saturday May 11 for a final show before the summer, playing half an hour each!</p>
<p>The eight bands playing are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Harfang</li>
<li>Wild Mill</li>
<li>Polnolunie</li>
<li>The Brandy Badgers</li>
<li>Purple Pipeweed Parlor Band</li>
<li>Blue Silmarils ( Andune Ensemble )</li>
<li>Gallic Frogs Band</li>
<li>A Murder of Crows</li>
</ul>
<p>There may be a grand surprise in there somewhere too!<br />
Come to dance, cheer and have a good time with others before the summer starts proper!</p>Europe/London2019-05-11T18:00:00Europe/London2019-05-11T22:00:00en-GBPublic eventAcorne; http://www.brambleburygazette.comOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/forest-of-oaks-2019/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Forest2019uk-640x357.png;640;357,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Forest2019uk-640x357.png;640;357,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Forest2019uk-640x357.png;640;357,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Forest2019uk-640x357.png;640;357en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12612@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZRubysue’s farewell adventure<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sunrise-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12610" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sunrise-01-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Our dear friend Rubysue has sailed into the west.<br />
We will meet do the things she loved.<br />
Fishing, adventures and an ale at the inn.</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday May 25th<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time / 2:30PM servertime<br />
<b>Location</b>: 4 Wending Way, Songburrow, Shire Homesteads</p>
<p>Our good friend and grand mathomer <b><a class="internalLink" href="http://www.lostmathom.org/threads/farewell-to-a-hobbit-adventurer.2951/">Rubysue has passed away</a></b>. We wish to invite her friends and aquaintances to an evening where we remember her by doing all the things she loved.</p>
<p>We will meet at Rubysue’s burrow at 4 Wending Way, Songburrow, Shire Homesteads. The plans for the evening are flexible, but will likely include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fishing in the river near her burrow (so bring fishing poles)</li>
<li>An adventure of sorts, where we travel into the wild and look for trouble (so bring weapons and sturdy clothes)</li>
<li>An ale at her favourite inn, the Green Dragon.</li>
</ul>
<p>During the evening, we want to remember the good times we had together with Rubysue. While the occasion is one of sadness, we aim for a fond and good-natured event where smiles and laughter are just as welcome as tears.</p>
<p>Welcome along to raise a mug of ale for a grand hobbit adventurer!</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b><br />
This is an in-character event. The adventure part of the event will depend on how many wishes to join and their in-game level. It may be chasing Roving Threats in the North Down, going into a raid or just exploring dangerous territories. We’ll see on the night.</p>Europe/London2019-05-25T19:30:00Europe/London2019-05-25T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; http://www.lostmathom.org/Songburrow @ 4 Wending Way, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/rubysues-farewell-adventure/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sunrise-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sunrise-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sunrise-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sunrise-01-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12589@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZNawagrim’s and Pycella’s Grand Friendship Ceremony<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Friendship-ritual-picture.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12603" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Friendship-ritual-picture-640x404.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="404" /></a></p>
<p>Hullo dear hobbits of the Shire!</p>
<p>There has been a lot of talk of two hobbits getting married, namely Miss Pycella and Master Nawagrim. Now, weddings are surely a nice thing to celebrate, especially in the hot summertime, as long as it’s not your own wedding. And here is an event that surely isn’t anyone’s wedding. No. This one is</p>
<p><i>Nawagrim’s and Pycella’s Grand Friendship Ceremony</i></p>
<p>which is all about their long friendship that is still sailing strong after all these years.</p>
<p>Now these two friends would like to welcome you all to join this ceremony (and party) which will put an end to all this gossip about weddings. Come to see how they take their friendship vows and prove that their friendship is true. And above all: let’s have some grand fun together with good food, drinks, music, song and cheer.</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday May 26th<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30 PM ((UK time, 2:30 PM server time))<br />
<b>Location</b>: Nawagrim’s burrow, Wending Way 1, Songburrow, Shire Homesteads</p>
<p>Welcome to enjoy a warm-hearted, relaxed party, old and new friends! Feel free to bring some own entertainment to the party too, if you have something suitable!</p>Europe/London2019-05-26T19:30:00Europe/London2019-05-26T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycella, NawagrimSongburrow @ 1 Wending Way, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/nawagrims-and-pycellas-grand-friendship-ceremony/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Friendship-ritual-picture-640x404.jpg;640;404,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Friendship-ritual-picture-640x404.jpg;640;404,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Friendship-ritual-picture-640x404.jpg;640;404,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Friendship-ritual-picture-640x404.jpg;640;404en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12640@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSummer poetry competition<p><i>O the summer time has come<br />
and the trees are sweetly blooming<br />
and the wild mountain thyme<br />
grows around the blooming heather.</p>
<p>Will ye go lassie, go? </i></p>
<p>Now tis been a while since I last posted about poetry, and I hope this time the demands of the fields dunna keep those budding young bards all day at the plow.</p>
<p>Tis the time once more ter see who will become this years <b>Summer-time Bard</b></p>
<p>Barring no encores and such, we’ll meet at the Grand stage near Bywater fer a grand night.</p>
<p>Tis traditional fer a few topics be offered, fer those interested ter base their poems on. This year is no different, ye’ll have ter choose from the following:</p>
<p><strong>Harvest, Balance or Joy</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location</strong>: Methel Stage, Bywater.<br />
<strong>When</strong>: Saturday 22nd June<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8:00 pm (BST)/ 3:00 (I think) servertime</p>
<p>Remember the topics: <strong>Harvest, Balance or Joy</strong></p>
<p><strong>Prizes</strong>: Summer-Time bard title, plus anything else I can find down the sofa!</p>
<p>All races are welcome ter sign up fer this most grand event, and I’ll look ferward ter seeing ye all on the night. Bring a picnic ter enjoy and music will be on hand fer yer dancing pleasure.</p>
<p>If yer interested in taking part then drop a message either on this thread on via the fast post ter meself – Jadite or me Nannie.</p>
<p>-Jadite</p>Europe/London2019-06-22T20:00:00Europe/London2019-06-22T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventNannieBywater @ Methel Stage, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/summer-poetry-competition-5/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12671@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZRiddle Fun Run<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/riddle-fun-run-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12670" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/riddle-fun-run-01-640x336.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="336" /></a></p>
<div>
<p id="yiv6971934952gmail-docs-internal-guid-509fadf0-7fff-4efe-672e-8c7670518bc5" dir="ltr">Hobbits have a craving for riddles. Riddles are common entertainment at the Shire inns, most notably at the weekly Green Dragon Friday. It has been a while since the hobbits organized their last riddle run though, so it’s high time to have one! And this time, it will be a fun run, because it involves visiting the Shire inns!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday 28th July<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 PM ((UK, 2:30 PM server time))<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Tuckborough, the Shire ((Laurelin server))</p>
<p dir="ltr">We will meet in Tuckborough, where you will get four riddles from Miss Pycella. Each riddle answer is one of the Shire inns, and the fourth riddle leads you to the place where the finish line is. You can do the race alone or in small teams (2–3 persons). First, you need to figure out the first three inns, visit them in any order you like and perform a special task at those inns. Also, you should take your time to look at the inn itself – there will be some extra questions at the finish line about the inns themselves. Also, Miss Pycella will give you some extra tasks to do so that you can gain extra points, if you have the time. Should you have problems during the race, please contact Miss Pycella.</p>
<p>Rewards will be given for speed and correct answers, but also for things like silliness and matching team costumes. The main idea is to have fun together. Even though the riddles themselves might not be too difficult to solve, it is encouraged to do the race in teams so that you get more fun out of it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">You will get more details on the Riddle Run day. In the meantime, you can gather a small team, visit inns, eat, meditate… whatever gets you ready for the fun run. See you in Tuckborough on Sunday 28th July!</p>
</div>Europe/London2019-07-28T19:30:00Europe/London2019-07-28T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycella; http://www.lostmathom.orgTuckborough @ The Shire, Laurelin server0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/riddle-fun-run/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/riddle-fun-run-01-640x336.jpg;640;336,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/riddle-fun-run-01-640x336.jpg;640;336,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/riddle-fun-run-01-640x336.jpg;640;336,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/riddle-fun-run-01-640x336.jpg;640;336en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12707@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZStory night<p>Nannie hosts a story night at the Bird and Baby. Welcome! More information to come:</p>
<p>Date: Saturday August 17<br />
Time: 8PM UK time / 3PM servertime<br />
Location: The Bird and Baby, Michel Delving</p>Europe/London2019-08-17T20:00:00Europe/London2019-08-17T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventNannieMichel Delving @ Bird and Baby Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/story-night/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12716@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZA visit to Tholpa’s summer cottage<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E.jpeg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12715" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg" alt="" width="640" height="336" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">The summer is nearing its end, so it’s time for a last summer cottage trip! This time, we will visit Tholpa’s summer cottage in Breeland!</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Date</strong>: 24th and 25th August<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 PM on both days ((UK, 2:30 PM server time))<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: On 24th: Golden Perch yard, Stock, the Shire; on 25th: in front of the Breeland homesteads ((Laurelin server))</p>
<p dir="ltr">Miss Tholpa has invited us for a refreshing weekend at her summer cottage in Breeland. There, we will eat lots of sausages, sip refreshing drinks, and visit the “hot bath room” Miss Tholpa has put up. During the weekend, we will also shortly visit Staddle and the festival grounds where we will play a game of tag or two!</p>
<p dir="ltr">The trip takes two days: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August. Here is the schedule:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Saturday 24th August</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">Meeting up at the Golden Perch yard in Stock at seven and half bells, starting the walk towards the cottage after a few drinks</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">At the cottage: taking a look at Tholpa’s cottage, roasting sausages, visiting the hot bath room, maybe a bathing lecture. Cottage address: 2 Chestnut Street, Bramberth, Breeland homesteads.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Sunday 25th August</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">Meeting up in front of the Breeland Homesteads at seven and half bells, starting the walk towards Staddle</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">At Staddle: a tour through the village, maybe a picnic or something similar; continuing to the festival grounds</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">At the festival grounds: a game of tag at the festival ground ruins</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to join a relaxed summer cottage visit with food, lazy walking, good company and fun games. A good chance to say hullo to your Staddle relatives!</p>
<p dir="ltr">((This is a roleplaying event for hobbits and maybe some travelling dwarves. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Tholpa or Almi.))</p>Europe/London2019-08-24T19:30:00Europe/London2019-08-24T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventTholpa, AlmiStock @ The Golden Perch yard, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/a-visit-to-tholpas-summer-cottage/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg;640;336,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg;640;336,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg;640;336,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg;640;336en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12718@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZStaddle visit + game of tag<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E.jpeg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12715" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg" alt="" width="640" height="336" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">The summer is nearing its end, so it’s time for a last summer cottage trip1 This time, we will visit Tholpa’s summer cottage in Breeland!</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Date</strong>: 24th and 25th August<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 PM on both days ((UK, 2:30 PM server time))<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: On 24th: Golden Perch yard, Stock, the Shire; on 25th: in front of the Breeland homesteads ((Laurelin server))</p>
<p dir="ltr">Miss Tholpa has invited us for a refreshing weekend at her summer cottage in Breeland. There, we will eat lots of sausages, sip refreshing drinks, and visit the “hot bath room” Miss Tholpa has put up. During the weekend, we will also shortly visit Staddle and the festival grounds where we will play a game of tag or two!</p>
<p dir="ltr">The trip takes two days: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August. Here is the schedule:</p>
<p dir="ltr">Saturday 24th August</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">Meeting up at the Golden Perch yard in Stock at seven and half bells, starting the walk towards the cottage after a few drinks</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">At the cottage: taking a look at Tholpa’s cottage, roasting sausages, visiting the hot bath room, maybe a bathing lecture. Cottage address: 2 Chestnut Street, Bramberth, Breeland homesteads.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Sunday 25th August</p>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">Meeting up in front of the Breeland Homesteads at seven and half bells, starting the walk towards Staddle</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">At Staddle: a tour through the village, maybe a picnic or something similar; continuing to the festival grounds</p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
<p dir="ltr">At the festival grounds: a game of tag at the festival ground ruins</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to join a relaxed summer cottage visit with food, lazy walking, good company and fun games. A good chance to say hullo to your Staddle relatives!</p>
<p dir="ltr">((This is a roleplaying event for hobbits and maybe some travelling dwarves. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Tholpa or Almi.))</p>Europe/London2019-08-25T19:30:00Europe/London2019-08-25T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventTholpa, AlmiBree-lands homesteads @ Outside entrance gate, Bree-lands0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/staddle-visit-game-of-tag/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg;640;336,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg;640;336,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg;640;336,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/53C44D87-33A6-4C8A-8E08-F58B6C48B94E-640x336.jpeg;640;336en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12711@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZFloating Log Friday<p><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/floating-log.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Ol’ Flourdumpling is busy stuffing his face over in Bywater during the Farmer’s Faire, and there are lots of visitors there stepping on the local hobbits. So naturally, the weekly hobbit inn night will move from the Green Dragon! To The Floating Log!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday August 30<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Floating Log Inn, Frogmorton</p>
<p>Have no fear, master Ponto Hopsbloom is more than happy to welcome hobbits to the Floating Log in Frogmorton. He’ll greet yer all warmly, although hopefully not with warm ale, and better not with the most “hoppy” of the local ales…</p>
<p>Usual Green Dragon Guidelines apply, which means this is an event by and for hobbits. The odd visiting dwarf is always welcome, though! Should yer have any entertainment (songs, stories, riddles, poems or the likes), please bring it along!</p>Europe/London2019-08-30T19:30:00Europe/London2019-08-30T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLinaFrogmorton @ Floating Log Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/floating-log-friday-6/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12712@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBards Day 2019<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6989" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>A day to remember the bards of old and the music they inspired.<br />
Not least that grand feller Ronald Dwale.<br />
Welcome to the annual Bards Day in the Ivy Bush Inn!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Monday September 2<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Ivy Bush inn, Hobbiton, The Shire</p>
<p>A day to remember the writers of the tales, poems and songs we treasure today. A selection of tunes related to one of the finest writers we have seen, master Ronald Dwale.</p>
<p>The Brandy Badgers will perform a selection of songs and poems based on the works of master Dwale. Afterwards, the stage will be open for other bards who would like to share suitable works for the occasion.</p>
<p>All are welcome to come to attend the Bards Day: hobbits, dwarves, elves and men.</p>
<p><b>OOC details:</b></p>
<p>J.R.R. Tolkien passed away September 2nd 1973. On this date, every year since 2012, we have paid homage to him with an evening of music and poetry in the Ivy Bush, playing tunes inspired by Tolkien’s works (from the movies or adapted from his writings and poems) and reciting some of Tolkien’s poems. The main part of the concert is performed by The Brandy Badgers, the in-house music collective in the <a class="externalLink" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Grand Order of the Lost Mathom.</b></a></p>
<p>Given the event theme and the date, this is not a strict roleplaying event, so players of all sizes and shapes are welcome. However, we will stay in-character: Instead of speaking about Tolkien, the musicians will play songs inspired by Ronald Dwale, Tolkien’s in-game alter ego.</p>
<p>Although there would be many lore reasons to have the concert in the Bird and Baby, the inn is somewhat unsuitable for music. So we have moved to the Ivy Bush instead.</p>
<p>The Badgers will perform for ca 90 minutes. Afterwards, the stage is open for anyone who would like to play a tune or recite a poem suitable for such an event.</p>
<p>Welcome to the Ivy Bush September 2nd!</p>Europe/London2019-09-02T19:30:00Europe/London2019-09-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgHobbiton @ The Ivy Bush, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/bards-day-2019/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12721@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZIvy Bush Friday<p><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ivy-bush-friday.jpg" alt="[IMG]" /></p>
<p>The Farmer’s Faire is still on, which means there is murder (of foods) and mayhem in Bywater. Silly mayor! The Dragon will be a noisy place, so the weekly hobbit inn night will move from the Green Dragon! To the Ivy Bush!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday September 6<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Ivy Bush Inn, Hobbiton</p>
<p>Given that Bywater is pretty much uninhabitable during the Farmer’s Faire, we’ll move GDF to other venues when it is on. For September 6, Hereward Loamsdown at the Ivy Bush is happy to have us over. More customers than the local shirriff Robin Smallburrow is always welcome. So, expect friendly greetings and even friendlier prices!</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b><br />
Usual Green Dragon Guidelines apply, which means this is an event by and for hobbits. The odd visiting dwarf is always welcome, though! Should yer have any entertainment (songs, stories, riddles, poems or the likes), please bring it along!</p>Europe/London2019-09-06T19:30:00Europe/London2019-09-06T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLinaHobbiton @ The Ivy Bush, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/ivy-bush-friday-4/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12725@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Yarrr Day<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pierates.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12724" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pierates-640x336.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="336" /></a></p>
<p>Ahoy me hobbit mateys and Shire pierates!<br />
Time to shiver the timbers of the Green Dragon!<br />
Yarrr!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday September 20<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, the Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>The autumn storms arrrr here, ‘n that means dangerous times fer all Brandywine pierate ships ‘n thar precious ale ‘n pie cargo. But no worries, me mateys. The Green Dragon provides a safe haven fer all Shire pierates on Friday 20th September!</p>
<p>Come ‘n plunder Barmy’s ale cellar ‘n gather t’ enjoy tales, shanties, poems ‘n other shareworthy thin’s about pierates! Feel free t’ brin’ yer owns entertainment ‘n rum too! Yarrr! ‘n don’t forget t’ dress up pieratey, unless ye be a landlubber!</p>
<p>Yers faithfully,<br />
Pierate Cap’n Pycella</p>
<p><i>OOC:</i><br />
<i>This will be a pirate-themed Green Dragon evening for RPing hobbits and travelling dwarves. If you wish to perform something at the event, please contact the hostess, Miss Pycella.</i></p>Europe/London2019-09-20T19:30:00Europe/London2019-09-20T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventPycellaBywater @ Green Dragon inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-yarrr-day/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pierates-640x336.jpg;640;336,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pierates-640x336.jpg;640;336,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pierates-640x336.jpg;640;336,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pierates-640x336.jpg;640;336en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12727@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZShire’s got talent<p>One night at the Green Dragon, Matzo and I were recalling the days of our youth. Of the many talented folks we knew and how they made us laugh. Which got me ter thinking, why no try ter do something like that again?</p>
<p>So, this is a shout out ter all those Poets an Storytellers, ter the bands and the soloists. Can ye tell a good joke or riddle? Or maybe some of ye wants ter do a short play? All forms of entertainment are welcome!</p>
<p>As I’m looking fer a good variety of talents, I will have ter limit the number of bands and sololists ter four in total – so first come gets the place there. Each act will have up to ten minutes ter perform.</p>
<p>Now the important stuff, the date!</p>
<p>Saturday the <b>28th of September</b> is the one ter put on yer calendar. Ah hopes ter start at <b>7:30pm</b>((BST/ 2:30 server time))</p>
<p>After much dashing around the Shire, ah think it’s best ter hold it at the <strong>Methel-stage</strong>. A good open air area will do the shy folks taking part some good.</p>
<p>As fer judges… all will be revealed on the night.</p>
<p>So, come on folk what are ye waiting fer? Show us yer talents and let me know yer interest!</p>
<p>Twill be a grand night ter remember!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday September 28<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Methel-Stage, south of Bywater, Tookland</p>Europe/London2019-09-28T19:30:00Europe/London2019-09-28T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventNannieBywater @ The Methel-Stage, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/shires-got-talent/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12743@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOctober OAKS: Gallic Villagers<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Gallic-Villagers.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Gallic-Villagers-640x308.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="308" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12745" /></a></p>
<p>Hiya!</p>
<p>What fabulous OAKS we had last season!<br />
So many great bands ….such tree-mendous music! </p>
<p>I want to thank all the amazin bands that came ta the OAKS….<br />
and brought wit them such awesum music!</p>
<p>Thanks ta the Purple Folks ( who left us wit full pipeweed pouches & happy hearts), Polnolunie ( who paid Oldfurlong the great compliment of celebratin their fifth anniversary wit us in the Fifth season of the OAKS ), Wild Mill ( who touched all of us wit their tribute ta dear Infernos ), the Gallic Frogs ( who has us all hoppin ), Harfang ( who I sincerely hope we hear more of around the Shire ), and…..<br />
the Brandy Badgers who brought wit them the B.O.A.T. (Badgers Orderly Acting Troupe) ta entertain us wit a bacon-flavoured performance of the play “Ode to Old Bloodtusk”…finally we gots ta see what them folks in Frostbluff been promisin fer years!</p>
<p>Sadly three of our OAKS mite just have been yer last chance ta see the bands that graced the picnic table….the Misti Mountain Hobbs went back ta the Mistys & got lost in a ragin blizzard!<br />
while A Murder of Crows flew away after their magnificent performance at the Forest of OAKS last May & who knows where they went? certainly not me *shrugs*<br />
Also the breathtakin Blue Silmarils who brought ta life the enthrallin luv story of Beren and Lúthien!<br />
a special thanks ta all of them bands fer a truly fabulous evenin at the OAKS…. *hugs*</p>
<p>also…thanks bunches ta all of the awesum folks that made up the SURPRISE Megaband!<br />
Thank you Master Bruzo fer the wonderful music *hugs*<br />
and a special thanks ta the twenty-two wonderfully kind folks that were willin ta volunteer ta play his music along wit me & Master Bruzo..<br />
thanks ta Agago, Anerra, Canthallion, Corulin, Fiyalka, Gennetta, Geoffri, Gerhalt, Grombine, Hollybery, Ingenue, Lina, Lyndy, Malvy, Papa Peppy, Potty, Quinni, Radvat, Ragwort, Sigmo, Szorcha, and Master Everywhere Hooh..<br />
It was a very great honour ta play wit so many fabulous kind & talented friends…as well as a lot of fantastic fun!<br />
Thanks bunches!!! *hugs hugs hugs*</p>
<p>* See below for a picture of that band!</p>
<p>Now on ta a new season of OAKS…<br />
I herd a brand new band when I was ridin around on the back on the great eagle Landroval last July,,,<br />
this band really knows how ta liven up a party & git us all dancin…are!<br />
they even taut their audience a new dance which was so much fun that several of us jumped at the chance ta dance up close ta the band wit the new “ducky” dance *giggles*</p>
<p>ya’re sure ta have a great time & lots of laughs when we climb the OAKS wit</p>
<p>the Gallic Villagers!</p>
<p>Here is a fabulous new band that is fun for all ages…all races….all classes…no matter if ya have a burrow in Oldfurlong or not….</p>
<p>Come join the party when the OAKS comes back wit the Gallic Villagers!</p>
<p>I bet ya even them elufs will throw off their cloaks & shoes…<br />
( still dont no why they has ta cover their feets …are their toes all pointy like their ears ? )</p>
<p>The Gallic Villagers will have the whole crowd laughin & dancin til the wee hours of the next mornin</p>
<p><strong>where</strong>: the town square of the Oldfurlong neighborhood in the Shire homesteads<br />
((Altfurch auf Deutsch / Longuevieille en français))</p>
<p><strong>when </strong>: Saturday October 12 at eight bells in the evenin<br />
(( 20:00 UK time / 21:00 CET / 15:00 server time ))</p>
<p>warm hugs ta everybodee,<br />
Acorne.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Surprise-Megaband-in-Forest-2019.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Surprise-Megaband-in-Forest-2019-640x199.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="199" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12744" /></a></p>Europe/London2019-10-12T20:00:00Europe/London2019-10-12T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorne; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/timetoclimbagainintotheoakswiththegallicvillagersOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/october-oaks-gallic-villagers/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Gallic-Villagers-640x308.jpg;640;308,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Gallic-Villagers-640x308.jpg;640;308,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Gallic-Villagers-640x308.jpg;640;308,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Gallic-Villagers-640x308.jpg;640;308en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12740@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZAnnual silly socks party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Socks-party.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Socks-party-640x372.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="372" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12741" /></a></p>
<p>Hello! </p>
<p>Every year, a crazy group of Hobbits called The Socks have a party, and this year is no exception.<br />
Although it will be Exceptional.</p>
<p>That goes without saying.<br />
Although I have just said it.</p>
<p>Anyway, you are unordinarily invited to a more curious than culinary feast. A feast for an odd mind rather than a belly.<br />
There will be Four Courses.<br />
Not Four Candles.</p>
<p>Starters will be a game of “Skcos”</p>
<p>The Main Course will be a wonderful play planned for your enjoyment: The Tale of Ollie Twistytoes – By Carly Diggins</p>
<p>Dessert will be the song “Socks Glorious Socks” / “Ore Glorious Ore” / “Fish Glorious Fish” / “Hats Glorious Hats”</p>
<p>There will also be a second dessert – A pudding race!</p>
<p>We hope to see you here. Or there. Or somewhere.</p>
<p><strong>Location</strong>: The Socks Kinhall (4 Myrtle Court, Shortshot)<br />
<strong>Date</strong>: Sunday 20th October<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7.30pm for 8pm start (UK Time)<br />
<strong>Dress </strong>Code: HATS All hats welcome. They will be burnt in our campfire to keep the fire hot!</p>
<p><em>Ed.: In the past, advertisements like the one above have given rise to an increase of burglary and unauthorised editing at the Gazette’s office. Hopefully we’ll remain free from this this year.</em></p>Europe/London2019-10-20T19:30:00Europe/London2019-10-20T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventTimblewoot; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/apartyinvitationShortshot @ 4 Myrtle Court, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/annual-silly-socks-party/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Socks-party-640x372.jpg;640;372,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Socks-party-640x372.jpg;640;372,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Socks-party-640x372.jpg;640;372,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Socks-party-640x372.jpg;640;372en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12767@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGrand Order 12th anniversary<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ScreenShot00387.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12768" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ScreenShot00387-640x362.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="362" /></a></p>
<p>We’ve been around a hobbit’s dozen years!<br />
12 years, that means party time!<br />
We hope to see yer there!</p>
<p>The hobbits of The Grand Order of the Lost Mathom have great delight in inviting our friends and acquaintances to a party of special magnificence on occasion of our 12th anniversary!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday October 26<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: 4 Brookbank Street, Songburrow, Shire Homesteads, Laurelin server</p>
<p><b>A decade and then some</b></p>
<p>The Grand Order of the Lost Mathom was founded on October 9th twelve years ago. This means it is time to celebrate!</p>
<p>So, there will be a grand party including speeches, drinks, food, fireworks and entertainment. The kitchens in Songburrow are gearing up already, and there is sure to be a few unexpected surprises as well. Will Strollers or Badgers show up? Will there be brandy? Dancing bears? Grumpy gaffers? Games and competitions? Gifts for the guests? Perhaps! Just don’t be surprised should you find some free-roaming oinkers in the village.</p>
<p>Welcome to good friends, neighbours and acquaintances! We hope to see you in Songburrow!</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>We would be delighted to extend our hospitality to the hobbits of the Shire, as well as to good friends among the dwarves and the big folk.</p>
<p>The event will be held IC within a RP atmosphere ((so no OOC talk, even in brackets)). Weapons and armour should not be worn within the bounds of Songburrow; please dress for a social gathering or in traveling garb. Please leave your pets at home.</p>
<p>Welcome friends!</p>Europe/London2019-10-26T19:30:00Europe/London2019-10-26T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLinaSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/grand-order-12th-anniversary/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ScreenShot00387-640x362.jpg;640;362,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ScreenShot00387-640x362.jpg;640;362,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ScreenShot00387-640x362.jpg;640;362,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ScreenShot00387-640x362.jpg;640;362en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12851@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHaunted Burrow Walk<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The_Haunted_Burrow_01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The_Haunted_Burrow_01-640x374.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="374" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12852" /></a></p>
<p>Harvestmath! </p>
<p>The long summer days are quickly fading from memory as the nights start to close in. Hobbits are busy in the fields bringing in the last of the summer bounty afore the frosts start. The cupboards are starting ter fill with the many jams, pickles and chutneys that will see us through the colder months. </p>
<p>At this time o’ years, thoughts turns to things that make us shiver and keep the lights burning bright. I talk, of course, about the Haunted Burrow! </p>
<p>Each year I’ve guided many a brave,and some no so brave, hobbits through it’s many rooms. I dunna see why this year should be any different?</p>
<p>So I am inviting all those brave folks out there to join with me, fer a night of scares a plenty as we travel through the Burrow under the hill, ter emerge in the warmth of Bilbo’s grand home. There as always, we will spin tales of dread and poems ter make a body shiver.</p>
<p>So gather yer costumes, disguise yer true self fer the ghosts will find it hard ter see ye then. Bring a tale or two ter share with us and prepare ter shiver with fear and delight!</p>
<p>We’ll meet by the camp fire atop the small hill, near the Party tree and walk from there!</p>
<p>So mark yon date! <strong>Saturday 2nd November at the chiming of 8pm((GMT, 4pm servertime))</strong></p>
<p>Blessings of the Season be with ye!</p>Europe/London2019-11-02T20:00:00Europe/London2019-11-02T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventNannie; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/hauntedburrowwalkHobbiton @ Small hill just east of the Party Tree, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/haunted-burrow-walk/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The_Haunted_Burrow_01-640x374.jpg;640;374,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The_Haunted_Burrow_01-640x374.jpg;640;374,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The_Haunted_Burrow_01-640x374.jpg;640;374,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/The_Haunted_Burrow_01-640x374.jpg;640;374en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12853@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZOAKS: November concert<p>The OAKS November concert, with Andune performing “The Hobbit.” <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/novemberoaksanduneensemblepresentsthehobbit">More information in the Gazette!</a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday November 23<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time / 3PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town Square, Shire homesteads</p>Europe/London2019-11-23T20:00:00Europe/London2019-11-23T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/oaks-november-concert-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12854@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobbit yule video shoot 1<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yule-video-4.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8813" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yule-video-4-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Yule is getting nearer, and what better thing to do than to make a large drawing to greet yer friends a very merry yuletide? Not much! So here we go! This is the first meetup to make this year’s yule drawing for the Laurelin hobbits!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Saturday November 30<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime), <b>PLEASE BE ON TIME</b><br />
<b>Location</b>: Bramblebury, Town Square, Shire Homesteads</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>Once again, I’d like to make a yule video with as many hobbit players on Laurelin as possible. The video will be released December 24th, in the <a href="https://hobbitycalendar.blogspot.com/">Hobbity Yule Calendar.</a></p>
<ul>
<li>The first video shoot will be Saturday November 30, in Bramblebury in the Shire Homesteads.</li>
<li>The second is shoot is Tuesday December 10, location TBC.</li>
<li>Also, I’d love it if yer hobbits sent me a screenshot of yourself in-game, in a festive/merry/yule motive. I can use those in the end credits of the video. Please use high-quality screenshots (1024×768 pixels is really the minimum, but much larger is better). Widescreen format is great! Don’t add any effects or text to the images, and make sure they aren’t too dark.</li>
<li>Send it to me before end of December 21st, at the very latest! Use this email: <a class="externalLink" href="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264" target="_blank" rel="noopener post_12149 noreferrer"><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=160%2C28" alt="[IMG]" /></a></li>
</ul>
<p>For this video, please remember:</p>
<ul>
<li>Be prepared to follow orders!</li>
<li>Dress up for a yule party! Wear warm, festive-looking clothes (red, green and yellow are very grand)</li>
<li>Bring lanterns or sparklers if you have them, also fireworks</li>
<li>Bring music instruments if you have them (so you can “play” during the video)</li>
<li>Try to avoid speaking in /say, use the raid (/ra) instead</li>
<li>Have fun!</li>
</ul>
<p>For inspiration, here is the yule video from last year.</p>
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<em>The 2018 hobbit yule video</em></p>Europe/London2019-11-30T19:30:00Europe/London2019-11-30T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLinaBramblebury @ Town Square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobbit-yule-video-shoot-1-4/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yule-video-4-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yule-video-4-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yule-video-4-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/yule-video-4-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12855@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobbit yule video shoot 2<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/yule-tree.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7692" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/yule-tree-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Yule is getting nearer, and what better thing to do than to make a large drawing to greet yer friends a very merry yuletide? Not much! So here we go! This is the first meetup to make this year’s yule drawing for the Laurelin hobbits!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Tuesday December 10<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime), <b>PLEASE BE ON TIME</b><br />
<b>Location</b>: Thorin’s Gate, by the statue in Frerin’s Court</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>Once again, I’d like to make a yule video with as many hobbit players on Laurelin as possible. The video will be released near yule.</p>
<ul>
<li>This second is shoot is Tuesday December 10. Meet at the statue in Frerin’s Court, Thorin’s Gate.</li>
<li>Also, I’d love it if yer hobbits sent me a screenshot of yourself in-game, in a festive/merry/yule motive. I can use those in the end credits of the video. Please use high-quality screenshots (1024×768 pixels is really the minimum, but much larger is better). Widescreen format is great! Don’t add any effects or text to the images, and make sure they aren’t too dark.</li>
<li>Send it to me before end of December 21st, at the very latest! Use this email: <a class="externalLink" href="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264" target="_blank" rel="noopener post_12149 noreferrer"><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/email.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=160%2C28" alt="[IMG]" /></a></li>
</ul>
<p>Instructions for this video:</p>
<ul>
<li>We’ll go ice fishing, so bring fishing rods! As well as merry yule-ish and warm clothes (red, green and yellow are very grand)</li>
<li>Also, the lake we’re fishing in is covered by ice, so try think of ways we can try chop a hole in the ice (by in-game effects and emotes).</li>
<li>Be prepared to follow orders!</li>
<li>Bring lanterns or sparklers if you have them, also fireworks</li>
<li>Bring music instruments if you have them (so you can “play” during the video)</li>
<li>Try to avoid speaking in /say, use the raid (/ra) instead</li>
<li>Have fun!</li>
</ul>
<p>For inspiration, here is the yule video from last year.</p>
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<em>The 2018 hobbit yule video</em></p>Europe/London2019-12-10T19:30:00Europe/London2019-12-10T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLinaThorin's Gate @ The dwarf statue in Frerin's Court0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobbit-yule-video-shoot-2-2/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/yule-tree-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/yule-tree-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/yule-tree-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/yule-tree-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12856@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSongburrow Yule Tree Raising<p><img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gdf-yule-party.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><em>Serve up the mulled wine!<br />
Raise the yule tree!<br />
Let us celebrate the start of yule together!</em></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday December 22<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Songburrow Hall, Songburrow, 4 Brookbank Street, Shire homesteads, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Yule is near, and what better way to celebrate than meet yer fellow hobbits and greet the festive season welcome? The Grand Order is happy ter invite our friends over to our kin hall Sunday December 22. We’ll put up our yule tree, have some mulled wine and enjoy some yule music!</p>Europe/London2019-12-22T19:30:00Europe/London2019-12-22T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/songburrow-yule-tree-raising-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12857@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Friday Yule Party<p><img src="http://i2.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Come celebrate yule with us at the Green Dragon!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday December 27<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, Laurelin server</p>
<p>While we fully expect that many hobbits may be busy celebrating yule with family and close friends this Friday, other might need an ale to calm down after the festive storm. Yer are heartily welcome to the Green Dragon yule party!</p>
<p>Here is what is planned:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mulled cider! Barmy will be keeping the kettle on all night, so yer can help yerselves to soothing spicy mullied cider.</li>
<li>The yule pork feast! A festive day calls for a festive meal, and few things are as festive as pork (unless yer have a live one living in yer study or somet…). Barmy will be cooking up a pork-flavoured meal, served all night.</li>
<li>Yule stories and poems</li>
<li>Yule songs</li>
<li>Perhaps a yule riddle or two?</li>
<li>All the latest hobbit news, of both yule and beyond!</li>
<li>Good-natured banter and gossip with your hobbit friends, both old and new!</li>
</ul>
<p>So do come for a mug of mulled cider, good company, a story, a dance and tender pork with all the trimmings. If yer have entertainment and news to share, that’s grand too! Welcome, hobbits! And a very merry yule to everyone!</p>
<p><i><b>Please note</b>: Green Dragon Friday is a roleplaying event for hobbits. While travelling dwarves are always welcome at the inn, for lore reasons we generally ask that the Big Folk do not attend. Please roll up a hobbit instead to attend, it is grand fun!</i></p>Europe/London2019-12-27T19:30:00Europe/London2019-12-27T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://lostmathom.orgBywater @ Green Dragon Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-friday-yule-party-4/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12951@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZWinterhome Wassailing<p><img class="bbCodeImage LbImage" src="http://i1.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wassail.jpg" alt="[IMG]" /></p>
<p>For the ninth year, The Brandy Badgers go wassailing in Winterhome! And joy come to our jolly wassail!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday December 29th<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Winterhome, Frostbluff, stable master.</p>
<p>Once again, the people of Winterhome have opened their doors for us and invited us to join in their Yule festivities. To thank them for all the work they do for us, the Brandy Badgers will go on their annual wassail through Winterhome, this year on December 29. We will walk through the town, stop at the houses, and wish the people well with our songs.</p>
<p>It would be grand and lovely if yer join us there! Welcome!</p>
<p><b>OOC details</b></p>
<p>It is quite likely that Winterhome will be layered, with players split into different versions of the village. Please contact the organizers for instructions of how to get into the right layer.</p>Europe/London2019-12-29T19:30:00Europe/London2019-12-29T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgFrostbluff @ Stable master, Winterhome0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/winterhome-wassailing-5/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12858@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Friday new year’s party<p><img src="http://i0.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/new-years-party.jpg" alt="GDF New years" /></p>
<p>It is Green Dragon Friday! But in Brockenborings! And with a new years theme! Yay!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday January 3<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Plough and Stars inn, Brockenborings, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Barmy keeps the Green Dragon closed to clean up the Green Dragon after yule, so this Friday we’ll be at the Plough and Stars in Brockenboring for the new years party! And there are no better hobbits to greet the new year with than yer fellow Brockenborians! After all, we usually do so!</p>
<p>So come greet the new year and the coming brighter days with us! Bring a tale, a song, a poem, a riddle or something similar, especially things related to the new year! If yer have fireworks that’s grand too (fer use outside)! Let’s greet the new year with a party worth remembering!</p>
<h3>OOC details:</h3>
<p>Same as the regular Green Dragon Friday, this is a hobbit RP event, with dwarves welcome! As usual, we request that tall folks respect the hobbit-oriented nature of the event and not attend. Do roll up a hobbit instead, though, it is marvellous fun!</p>Europe/London2020-01-03T19:30:00Europe/London2020-01-03T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgBrockenborings @ Plough and Stars inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-friday-new-years-party-6/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12985@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZKin tea<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-9742" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>A kin tea for Grand Order members, where we have a grand tea and do a bit of plotting and planning together.</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday January 11<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Songburrow Hall</p>Europe/London2020-01-11T19:30:00Europe/London2020-01-11T21:00:00en-GBKin eventLinaSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, The Parlour0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/kin-tea-5/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12973@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZJanuary OAKS: Mardi Gras Party Band<p>The January OAKS will be with the Mardi Gras Party Band. More information in the Gazette eventually!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday January 11<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time / 3PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town Square</p>Europe/London2020-01-11T20:00:00Europe/London2020-01-11T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventOldfurlong @ Town Square, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/january-oaks-mardi-gras-party-band/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12972@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZSongburrow end of yule party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pork-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12960" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pork-01-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>All good things must come to an end, including the yuletide. But let’s send off them grand days in a festive manner!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday January 12<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: 4 Brookbank Street, Songburrow, Shire homesteads</p>
<p>It is time to lower the yule trees. But why not make a party out of it? So, we invite all neighbours and friends along to help brush out the yuletide. We’ll remove them yule decorations, finish off the remaining yule food and enjoy them first brighter days together. Welcome everyone!</p>
<p><strong>OOC:</strong><br />
We wish to invite all good friends and neighbours to the party. Welcome along!</p>
<p> </p>Europe/London2020-01-12T19:30:00Europe/London2020-01-12T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; http://www.lostmathom.comSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/songburrow-end-of-yule-party/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pork-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pork-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pork-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pork-01-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-12975@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe Brandy Badgers visit Winterstock<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12976" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Winterstock is on this weekend. Them even say that the Brandy Badgers have woken up from their winter snooze to go visit there. Who will herd them rascally berry-eaters over there, though? Come see on Sunday!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday January 19<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7PM UK time (2PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Landroval server, Thorin’s Gate, small lake just pond of Frerin’s Court (near Silver Deep Mine)</p>
<p>The annual Winterstock Music Festival, presented by the Lonely Mountain Band. All shows will be held at the frozen pond next to the lower-entrance to the Silver Deep Mine in Thorin’s Gate ((Ered Luin region: 14.6S, 102.2W)). There will also be pie, ale, and pipeweed, but do dress warmly! Lots of bands will play over the weekend, including several from Laurelin.</p>
<p>The Songburrow Strollers played at Winterstock in 2014, while the Strollers herded the Badgers there in 2015. The Badgers played on their own in 2017-2019, and they will do so this time too. Would some kind hobbit put out a trail of berries for them, hm? Or perhaps we need to hire us some herders…</p>
<p>Come along, bounce and dance, and bring berries to feed the Badgers!</p>
<p>To attend the event, you will have to roll up a character on the Landroval server. The event is held in a safe, low-level zone, so you won’t have to level up much to attend. Just get out of the starter zone, and you can hitch a ride to Thorin’s Gate and follow the stream of folks towards the pond.</p>
<p>Please note: While us Grand Order hobbits on occasion visit other servers, our home is, has always been and will be on Laurelin. So this is a rare visit for most of us to furrin lands!</p>
<p>Sunday’s schedule is below. For the full schedule, <b><a class="externalLink" href="https://winterstock.guildlaunch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">see the Winterstock site</a></b></p>
<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ywbXdic.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12977" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ywbXdic-411x640.jpg" alt="" width="411" height="640" /></a></p>Europe/London2020-01-19T19:00:00Europe/London2020-01-19T20:00:00en-GBPublic eventLonely Mountain BandThorin's Gate @ Silver Deep Mine pond, LANDROVAL server0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/the-brandy-badgers-visit-winterstock-2/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlandroval,lotroai1ec-12998@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZShire wassail<p><img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wassailing.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Brandy Badgers go wassailing in the Shire again, singing songs to wish all the local farmers a good harvest.<br />
Oh, and to sample some ales. Or ciders? Aye! Lots! We hope yer will join us!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday January 26<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Sandson’s farm, Delving Fields. Then off to the Appledores and Hobbiton</p>
<p><b>Event details:</b></p>
<p>The new year brings new beginnings and new hopes. Of course, one hope close to our hearts is to have a plentiful harvest, and not least to have good cider and ales to bring us through the cold of next winter.<br />
To help this along, the Brandy Badgers will go wassailing at various Shire farms, singing songs and wishing the farmers a fine harvest. We’ll follow this route:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sandson’s Farm, Delving Fields</li>
<li>The Appledores, Hobbiton</li>
<li>Olo Proudfoot’s farm, Hobbiton</li>
</ul>
<p>We hope that you all will join us during the wassail!</p>
<p><i>The new year has come,</i><br />
<i>New cycle begun.</i><br />
<i>May your home be blessed,</i><br />
<i>Your woes put to rest.</i><br />
<i>May blossom your tree,</i><br />
<i>Good cider we see.</i></p>
<p><b>A little more information about wassailing!</b></p>
<p>The purpose of a wassail is generally to wake the cider trees (or other crops) at a farm for the next harvest, and to chase away any ill spirits that have taken shelter in the orchards or fields during the winter. To do this, we’ll wander between the three farms mentioned above.</p>
<p>At each place, the likely schedule is:</p>
<ul>
<li>All will be wished welcome</li>
<li>The Badgers will play a few tunes to warm up the orchards</li>
<li>There will be a short wassail incantation/rhyme</li>
<li>After the incantation, all are encouraged to make as much noise as possible (fireworks, drums, shouts etc) to chase away any ill spirits that may prove a danger to the good harvest.</li>
<li>Some splashing of cider is also encouraged during this phase, as a gift to the trees and orchards and to show them the fruits of the last harvest.</li>
</ul>
<p>And off to the next place!</p>
<p><b>OOC:</b></p>
<p>Come join the fun for good-natured hobbit banter, a fine walk through the Shire, festive music and quite a bit to drink. This is a hobbit-preferred event, but should you have good reasons to visit the Shire and join our merry singing hobbits on the walk, then do come along!</p>
<p>The last years we have managed to make a lot of apple trees grow in the Hobbiton farm fields. We hope to make it happen this year too, so please help with that if yer able to!</p>
<p>Remember, we’ll start at Sandson’s farm just north-east of Michel Delving, then walk around. If you don’t find us, just send a tell to the organizers.</p>
<p> </p>Europe/London2020-01-26T19:30:00Europe/London2020-01-26T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.comDelving Fields @ Sandson's Farm, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/shire-wassail-6/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13002@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZFebruary OAKS: Wandering Musicians<p>The February OAKS concert with The Wandering Musicians. More information in the <a href="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/jointhewanderingmusiciansferthefebruaryoaksifyoudare">Gazette.</a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday February 8<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time / 3PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, town square, Shire homesteads</p>Europe/London2020-02-08T20:00:00Europe/London2020-02-08T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/february-oaks-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13029@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZKin tea<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-9742" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>A kin tea for Grand Order members, where we have a grand tea and do a bit of plotting and planning together.</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday February 9<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Songburrow Hall, the parlour inside</p>Europe/London2020-02-09T19:30:00Europe/London2020-02-09T21:00:00en-GBKin eventLinaSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, The Parlour0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/kin-tea-6/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mathom-tea-03-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13000@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZMystery masked romance ball<p>The days are growing longer and the sun is warming ter ground. Spring will soon be with us, and we know what that means?</p>
<p>It’s at this time when a young hobbits mind starts ter thinking of matters other than their stomachs, and they looks around fer a companion.</p>
<p>So where better ter find that special one then at the up and coming Romance/masked Ball!<br />
We will meet in the grand homestead of Oldfurlong on the 15th February, in front of the Party Tree. </p>
<p><strong>Location</strong>: Party Tree, Oldfurlong homestead<br />
<strong>Date</strong>: Saturday, 15th February<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8pm ((GMT, 3pm server time))</p>
<p>As it’s a masked Ball as well, ah am asking folks ter come dressed in costume. Prizes will be awarded fer the best solo costume; the best couples costume and best Mystery/Masked costume!<br />
Ah am also on the look out fer a few folk or a willing group ter play some fine dancing tunes at the event, so sent me a wee note if’n yer interested in helping folk ter bounce!</p>
<p>So come as yerself or as someone else! It’ll be grand ter see ye all.</p>
<p>-Nannie</p>
<p>((OOC: This is a hobbit-preferred event but friends of other races will be welcome should they wish to take part.))</p>
<p><strong>((OOC: Rules for a mystery hobbit</strong></p>
<p>Anyone attending as a mystery hobbit, must create a hobbit alt. This identity must remain secret from all friends/kin members. They must also retain the same gender as the original character, but can be any class/different features/clothing and of course RP story.</p>
<p>Doing the reveal</p>
<p>The original hobbit makes sure they are wearing the same costume as their masked alt and hides behind the Party Tree in Oldfurlong. There they will remain until needed.</p>
<p>All dancing and merriment will be taking part in front of the small stage area.</p>
<p>The masked alt attends the Romance/masked Ball, other hobbits will try and figure out who they really are.</p>
<p>Once it is time, folk will try and guess who the mystery hobbit is. They will then go behind the Party Tree and log out.</p>
<p>The True hobbit will log in, wearing the same outfit but with no mask this time and reveal themselves to the delight of all. ))</p>Europe/London2020-02-15T20:00:00Europe/London2020-02-15T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventNannieOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/romance-ball/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13036@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZMathom Tale Tea<p><img src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/songburrow-hall-2-e1364466220782.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Good friends, tea, pie and dusty old objects. That’s all yer need fer a relaxing, lovely Sunday afternoon. Welcome to a new mathom tea in Songburrow!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Sunday February 16<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Songburrow Hall, 4 Brookbank Street, Songburrow</p>
<p>We are happy to invite our neighbours and good hobbit friends to a relaxing cup tea this Sunday. In addition to a grand selection of food and drink, some even home-grown and produced locally in the village of Songburrow, the tea will have a mathomy theme. </p>
<p>First, we have a tale about a particular lost mathom to share. One that might lead to a hobbit historical field trip in the future. </p>
<p>Second, we offer the opportunity for our guests to bring some of their own favourite old objects to the tea, for comments and value appraisal.</p>
<p>Do yer have an old, dusty shield hanging on yer wall? An old book yer are curious about? Have yer sometimes pondered if there weren’t something more to that old dishcloth yer inherited from yer parents? Do yer think yer have THE club the Bullroarer used during the battle of Greenfields? Just bring it to Songburrow Hall, tell us a little about it, and our local historians will study it and try uncover its secrets!</p>
<p><b>OOC</b>:</p>
<p>This will be a relaxed, non-scripted event, providing many opportunities to mingle and chat with other hobbits, as well as to learn something about mathoms. Don’t be shy to bring your own items and a short description/story of it, and we’ll see how many we can appraise during the night.</p>
<p>Be prepared to show yer mathom and tell us a little about it, and we’ll try our best to say what kind of object it really is. Think of it as a hobbit version of the “Antiques Roadshow”, and you’ll be good!</p>
<p>Given the theme, this is very much a hobbit-preferred event, although good dwarven friends are also welcome.</p>Europe/London2020-02-16T19:30:00Europe/London2020-02-16T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; https://lostmathom.comSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/mathom-tale-tea-3/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13001@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZLeap-year salmon run: Fishing competition<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unnamed.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13062" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unnamed.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="500" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday February 29<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Meet at the Bullroarer statue in Brockenborings, we go to the Brandywine from there.</p>
<p>It’s been a long while, but the salmon are finally back in the Brandywine, having made their long and difficult journey up from the sea. And by next week, the river will be teeming with them. So, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and join us in the Great Brandywine Salmon Run. This year, the competition will be held on Saturday 29th February. We shall meet at Brockenborings (the Bullroarer Took statue) at 7:30pm (UK time) and after a short talk on this marvellous fish, we shall wend our way across the Greenfields to a secret fishing spot where the salmon are guaranteed to bite.</p>
<p>As usual, there will be prizes for the winner and a trophy for the biggest salmon caught. Bring your rods and wear suitable clothing for the wilds. Cooks might also want to bring ingredients as there will be a wide range of edible fish to be caught. For those with no experience of salmon fishing there will be a chance to win a prize in our junior category.</p>Europe/London2020-02-29T19:30:00Europe/London2020-02-29T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPonsoBrockenborings @ Bullroarer statue, then we'll walk to the Brandywine0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/leap-year-salmon-leap/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unnamed.jpg;400;500,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unnamed.jpg;400;500,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unnamed.jpg;400;500,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unnamed.jpg;400;500en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13067@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBadgers vote-off<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-12976" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>Vote-off for the spring project! Be ready with yer favourites, Badgers! Note the early start!</p>
<p>Date: Monday March 2nd<br />
<strong>Time: 7:00PM UK</strong><br />
Location: Songburrow Hall</p>Europe/London2020-03-02T19:00:00Europe/London2020-03-02T20:00:00en-GBKin eventLinaSongburrow @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/badgers-vote-off/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/badgers-new-years-01-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13094@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThrone Sunday<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/throne-03.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13095" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/throne-03-640x392.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="392" /></a></p>
<p>Date: Sunday March 8<br />
Time: 7PM UK time (note the early start) (3PM servertime, due to the US DST change)<br />
Location: Delving Fields</p>
<p>We downed the two first bosses in the Throne raid yesterday, and we’ll continue today. There is room for a couple more hobbits to come along.</p>Europe/London2020-03-08T19:00:00Europe/London2020-03-08T21:00:00en-GBKin eventLinaDelving Fields @ Near Nimelia's buck nemesis, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/throne-sunday/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/throne-03-640x392.jpg;640;392,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/throne-03-640x392.jpg;640;392,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/throne-03-640x392.jpg;640;392,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/throne-03-640x392.jpg;640;392en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13096@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZHobbit Heart music rehearsal<p>Date: Sunday March 8<br />
Time: 8PM UK time / 4PM servertime (due to US DST change)<br />
Location: 4 Brookbank Street, Brightdown, Shire Homesteads</p>
<p>Hello Hobbits,</p>
<p>Hobbit Heart will get together for a small music practice this Sunday evening 8th of March at 8 pm ((UK)) at our kinhall 4 Brookbank , Brightdown.<br />
This is just a small get together, some music, a cup of tea, nothing too special but anyone is welcome.</p>
<p>Kind Regards,</p>
<p>Amorey</p>Europe/London2020-03-08T20:00:00Europe/London2020-03-08T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAmoreyBrightdown @ 4 Brookbank Street, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/hobbit-heart-music-rehearsal/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13087@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZEarly pie day celebration<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Queen-of-Pies.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13088" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Queen-of-Pies-640x297.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="297" /></a></p>
<p>The annual Pie Day is almost here! So let’s get prepared for it!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Friday 13rd March<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM ((UK, 3:30 servertime))<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: The Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, the Shire</p>
<p>On March 14th, there is a great day to celebrate, at least for us hobbits: the annual Pie Day! Well, everyday is pie day in the life of a hobbit, but the pies certainly deserve a special day in our calendars. To get you all wel prepared for the actual Pie Day, we will have an <strong>early pie day celebration on the at the Green Dragon on Friday 13rd March</strong>. It will be like a regular Friday at the Dragon, but with a pie theme. And yes, that means we will have pies there as well! You will have the chance to get the fancy Pie Maven title, if you don’t have it already, and yer belly size permits it. If you have some pie-related entertainment to offer, such as poetry, songs or tales, please let the hostess, Miss Pycella know. You can also share your favourite pie recipe (or the pie itself)!</p>
<p>Welcome to have a pleasant evening with friends and comforting food!</p>
<p>OOC: This is a special Green Dragon Friday, a role-playing event for hobbits and travelling dwarves. You can find more information about the weekly event <a href="https://lostmathom.com/event/green-dragon-friday/">here</a>.</p>Europe/London2020-03-13T19:30:00Europe/London2020-03-13T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventPycellaBywater @ Green Dragon Inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/early-pie-day-celebration/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Queen-of-Pies-640x297.jpg;640;297,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Queen-of-Pies-640x297.jpg;640;297,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Queen-of-Pies-640x297.jpg;640;297,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Queen-of-Pies-640x297.jpg;640;297en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13104@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZPipes/Geoffroi memorial & tribute<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vNtIN1Mh.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13105" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vNtIN1Mh-494x640.jpg" alt="" width="494" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>Date: Sunday March 15<br />
Time: 6:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime due to the US being on Daylight Saving Time)<br />
Location: Prancing Pony Stage, Bree, <strong>Landroval</strong> server</p>
<p>Check the event thread on the <a href="https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?678747-A-Tribute-to-Geoffroi-on-Landroval" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LOTRO forums for any updates</a></p>Europe/London2020-03-15T18:30:00Europe/London2020-03-15T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventThe Lonely Mountain BandBree @ Landroval server, Prancing Pony stage, Bree-Lands0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/pipes-geoffroi-memorial-tribute/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vNtIN1Mh-494x640.jpg;494;640,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vNtIN1Mh-494x640.jpg;494;640,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vNtIN1Mh-494x640.jpg;494;640,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/vNtIN1Mh-494x640.jpg;494;640en-GBlandroval,lotroai1ec-13069@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBullroarer Took celebration<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bullroarer.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13103" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bullroarer-640x400.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="400" /></a></p>
<p>Aye, it is time to get out the green garments again, for on Tuesday March 17 we will have a celebration of the grand deeds of the biggest (and tallest) Hobbit hero ever to walk the Shire. Tradition dictates that we wear green clothes that day, that we try to walk on top of fences, that we listen to appropriate ((Celtic)) music and that we raise our glass to Bullroarer Took! And what better place to do that, than in Brockenborings at the foot of the statue of Bullroarer himself.</p>
<p>The deeds of Bullroarer Took are the subject of many a poem and song and we hope to hear quite a few of them! Poets and musicians are all invited to climb the fence that serves as a stage that night and praise the Hobbit Hero in song and story (or poem). To make this all go smoothly, please announce your intentions to perform in a letter to editors@brambleburygazette.com and I’ll reserve a spot for you in the program of the evening.</p>
<p>One band has already agreed to play. They are the “Greenbrambles”, who have delighted the audience with their music for many years now. In fact they exist only one day each year and then return to anonymity in “the Band from Bramblebury that has not come up with a name yet”.</p>
<p>So to recapitulate:<br />
<strong>What</strong>: annual Bullroarer Took celebration<br />
<strong>Where</strong>: Near the statue of Bullroarer Took in Brockenborings<br />
<strong>When</strong>: March 17, 19:30 ((UK, 3:30 servertime))<br />
<strong>Dresscode</strong>: Any shade of green.</p>
<p>NB. Be aware of salesmen who try to sell you the “authentic Bullroarer Took club” or the “actual skull of Golfimbul”. These are beyond any doubt fakes!! Any included “Proof of authenticity by the Mathom House” are not worth the paper they are printed on! Please report any of these imposters to the Bounders.</p>Europe/London2020-03-17T19:30:00Europe/London2020-03-17T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPeppyBrockenborings @ Bullroarer statue, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/bullroarer-took-day-4/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bullroarer-640x400.jpg;640;400,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bullroarer-640x400.jpg;640;400,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bullroarer-640x400.jpg;640;400,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bullroarer-640x400.jpg;640;400en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13114@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZStory night<p>Now tis been a while since we last gathered tergether and told tales to raise the heart and chill the bone.<br />
So this be a shout out ter all them storytellers out there wishing ter share a tale or two!</p>
<p>We’ll meet once more at the grand table high on the hill above Bagend, and delight ye with tales both old an new.</p>
<p>So come along this Thursday 2nd April if’n ye will, and join wit me round 7:30pm ((BST/2:30pm Servertime))<br />
and we’ll have a grand time!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Thursday April 2<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Bag End, picnic area above The Hill</p>Europe/London2020-04-02T19:30:00Europe/London2020-04-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventNannie; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/announcements/timeforanotherstorynightHobbiton @ Picnic area above Bag End, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/story-night-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13041@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28Z“March” OAKS<p>The March OAKS concert, postponed to April. Band: The Little Wanderers</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday April 4<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time / 4PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town Square</p>Europe/London2020-04-04T20:00:00Europe/London2020-04-04T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/march-oaks-2/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13135@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZKin meeting<p>Kin meeting for Grand Order members. We’ll meet in the parlour, have some tea and food and chat about upcoming plans.</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday April 12<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: The parlour, Songburrow Hall</p>Europe/London2020-04-12T19:30:00Europe/London2020-04-12T21:00:00en-GBKin eventLinaSongburrow @ Songburrow Hall parlour, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/kin-meeting-16/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13234@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZA light of hope<p><img src="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1585318170001/announcements/alightofhope/Light%20of%20Hope.jpg" /></p>
<div><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday April 26</div>
<div><strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK / 3PM servertime</div>
<div><strong>Location</strong>: Rivendell, Glorfindel’s hill outside the Last Homely House</div>
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<div>A light of Hope, it is much needed these days, not just in the Shire.</div>
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<div>After an invitation by Lord Elrond himself, Hobbit Heart will perform music and poetry at the Last Homely House in Rivendell. Gather outside near the entrance and you’ll be guided to where the concert will take place. This will be on the little the mount where the elf Glorfindel resides.</div>
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<div>You have all been invited to attend. It’s a long trip, but it does not require a trip on the back of an eagle. Do take care of any youngsters who want to come along. It is a dangerous road for them!</div>
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<div>Come to Rivendell on Sunday April 26 at 8pm ((UK, servertime 3pm))</div>
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<div></div>Europe/London2020-04-26T20:00:00Europe/London2020-04-26T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAmoreyRivendell @ Near Glorfindel, outside the Last Homely House0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/a-light-of-hope/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13235@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZVoting deadline for Shire May queen/king election<div>
<div>From Nannie:</div>
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<div>Right me dears! ah’d like ter thank all of ye fer nominating so many lads and lassies fer the race ter be the next Shire May Queen an King.</div>
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<div>Now ah needs ter tell ye how ter cast yer votes, fer tis up ter ye all ter pick the lass and lad of yer choice. Then ah’ll let ye know who ye’ve got ter pick from!</div>
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<div>Voting is easy ter do. Each hobbit gets two votes – one fer the lass ye wants an the other fer the laddie – Ye does this by sending yer choices ter me either via the Quick post or if ye see me, then just pull me aside and whisper it ter me. A note will be made and the deed is done.</div>
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<div><b>Last day fer voting is Green Dragon Friday on May 1st</b>, then all votes will be counted and made final with the results announced at the Crowning ceremony held the next day, at Shire Roses Kin hall.</div>
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<p>Here’s the list of candidates fer ye ter choose from:</p></div>
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<div>Miss Briallin</div>
<div>Miss Ragamuffin</div>
<div>Miss Apri</div>
<div>Miss Pennyroyal</div>
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<div>and the lads</div>
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<div>Master Fidgit</div>
<div>Master Nawagrim</div>
<div>Master Pontin</div>
<div>Master Matzo</div>
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<div>So there ye goes, over ter ye ter gets those votes acoming in!</div>
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<div><strong>Date</strong>: Friday May 1</div>
<div><strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time / 3PM servertime</div>
<div><strong>Location</strong>: By mail to Nannie (who will likely be at the Green Dragon this evening)</div>Europe/London2020-05-01T20:00:00Europe/London2020-05-01T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventNannieBywater @ Green Dragon inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/voting-deadline-for-shire-may-queen-king-election/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13115@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZShire May queen elections<div><b>Date</b> : 2nd May (Saturday)<br />
<b>Time</b> : 8 pm (BST/3pm server time)<br />
<b>Location</b> : Shire Rose Kin Hall, 4 Brookbank Street, Brightdown</div>
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<div><em>Updated message from Nannie, on voting:</em></div>
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<div>Right me dears! ah’d like ter thank all of ye fer nominating so many lads and lassies fer the race ter be the next Shire May Queen an King.</div>
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<div>Now ah needs ter tell ye how ter cast yer votes, fer tis up ter ye all ter pick the lass and lad of yer choice. Then ah’ll let ye know who ye’ve got ter pick from!</div>
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<div>Voting is easy ter do. Each hobbit gets two votes – one fer the lass ye wants an the other fer the laddie – Ye does this by sending yer choices ter me either via the Quick post or if ye see me, then just pull me aside and whisper it ter me. A note will be made and the deed is done.</div>
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<div><b>Last day fer voting is Green Dragon Friday on May 1st</b>, then all votes will be counted and made final with the results announced at the Crowning ceremony held the next day, at Shire Roses Kin hall.</div>
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<p>Here’s the list of candidates fer ye ter choose from:</p></div>
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<div>Miss Briallin</div>
<div>Miss Ragamuffin</div>
<div>Miss Apri</div>
<div>Miss Pennyroyal</div>
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<div>and the lads</div>
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<div>Master Fidgit</div>
<div>Master Nawagrim</div>
<div>Master Pontin</div>
<div>Master Matzo</div>
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<div>So there ye goes, over ter ye ter gets those votes acoming in!</div>
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<div><em>Original message:</em></div>
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Another year gone and tis time ter start the search once more!</div>
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<p>Each year around this time, the Shire decides which of the brave lassies who come forward, will be ter next wearer of the floral crown. From humble housewife ter hard working crafters, the race is open ter all</p>
<p>Now, as the leaves on the trees change every year, tis only fair that ter Queen be renewed each year, otherwise we’d be keeping the same lassies and no giving others the chance.</p>
<p>So… Are ye a lass of the Shire? Do ye have what it takes ter be Queen of the May? Do ye know of someone who would do the Shire Proud? If so, then don’t delay, send yer name to me, Nannie, and ye could be the lucky one!</p>
<p>Over the years we’ve many a fine queen of the May. Miss Acorne, Miss Amorey , Miss Dassa and our current holder – showing age doesna stop yer! – Granmama! ter name but a few. Will ye be joining their ranks?</p>
<p>So, lassies dust off yer dresses and pluck up yer courage – a wee dram may help with that one – Drop me a wee message via the Quick post – oh those laddies dunna like this coming month as they ken they’ll have ter earn their ale! – or if ye see’s me at the Green Dragon or market, let me know and ye too could be wearing the floral crown come May 2nd!</p>
<p>Now ah hope ye lads are no thinking ah’ve forgotten yet this year! Oh no!</p>
<p>So lads here’s yer chance!</p>
<p>The Kings crown has rested alone fer the past year, as no one came forward ter dare wear it</p>
<p>The question this year, we all are asking is simple…. Will we have a lad brave enough ter try this time?</p>
<p>If ye think ye have what it takes ter be the King o’ the May, or do ye know of someone who would fit the crown? Then pass the name ter me, and we’ll see what we’ll see!</p>
<p>The search has begun to find our next Rulers of the May, all are invited ter try, who havena held the title before. Once we have some willing vict…. er candidates, their names will be listed here fer all ter see and then voting will be opened.</p>
<p>Ye have till <b>the 17th April</b>, ter get yer names in, then voting will open for those brave souls.</p>
<p>The event is open to all Hobbits of the Shire and beyond, results ter be announced at the party on May the 2nd</p>
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<div></div>Europe/London2020-05-02T20:00:00Europe/London2020-05-02T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventNannieBrightdown @ Shire Rose kin hall, 4 Brookbank Street, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/shire-may-queen-crowning/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13116@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZCaptain Fantastic and the Blue-eyed Poetical Sheep-badgers<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cap-Fant-Main-poster-glasses.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13215" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cap-Fant-Main-poster-glasses-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday May 3rd<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK / 2:30PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Bamfurlong, The Marish, The Shire. We’ll be just north-east of the farm at 33.5 S, 64.2 W, inland just west from the Bucklebury ferry.</p>
<p>As usual, we’ll just have to go try find those <b><a class="externalLink" href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/2012/02/the-tale-of-mad-old-jethro-and-the-singing-badgers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">singing spring badgers</a></b> in the Shire forests, who greet the spring with song. As usual, we’ll probably be disappointed.</p>
<p>So, the Brandy Badgers have a backup musical for the night, telling the tale of … Berno, poetical lad extraordinaire, who had the misfortune to find a gem in his last slice of yule pie, meaning he has to find a blue-eyed lass to marry (don’t ask, it is an old Shire tradition). Enter his best friend Reginald, musical lad extraordinaire, who takes the pair on a grand quest involving steak, rolling pins, Brockenborings sheepdogs, musical badgers and rivers that never really run where you expect them to. Wonderful wacky wonders and hilarious hi-jinks may or may not ensue!</p>
<p>Welcome to a tale of high drama, low comedy, blue eyes and soft berries! And lots of grand music. Come join us outside of Bamfurlong on May 3rd! We will meet just north-east of the Bamfurlong farm in the Marish area of the Shire, just inland from the Bucklebury ferry. See the map and image below.</p>
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<p><em>Tickets for the musical cost 10 berries.</em></p>
<p><strong>OOC:</strong></p>
<p>The event will be a musical, based around the real-life songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. However, the story and song lyrics will all be somewhat LOTRO lore relevant (and performed in the /say channel). The musical will be performed by The Brandy Badgers, an in-house music collective of the <a class="externalLink" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Grand Order of the Lost Mathom</b>.</a></p>
<p>This is a hobbit-themed tale, although if there are travellers from out of bounds who have good reason to be into hobbit music and badger mythology, then you are of course welcome along! Just remember to behave well and stay at the back, so you don’t block the view of the locals! This is also a roleplaying event, so please keep chat in-character and don’t discuss things not belonging in Middle Earth.</p>
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<p><em>Map of the area, the red triangle shows the “stage” area at 33.5 S, 64.2 W.</em></p>
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<p><em>View of the stage area. Stock tower and the Brandywine can bee seen behind the trees.</em></p>Europe/London2020-05-03T19:30:00Europe/London2020-05-03T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; https://www.lostmathom.comBamfurlong @ The Marish, The Shire, Laurelin server0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/brandy-badgers-spring-musical/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cap-Fant-Main-poster-glasses-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cap-Fant-Main-poster-glasses-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cap-Fant-Main-poster-glasses-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cap-Fant-Main-poster-glasses-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13238@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZMay OAKS: The Cathedral of Musical Friendship<p>The May OAKS is with the Cathedral of Musical Friendship, a large band with up to 24 musicians.</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday May 9<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time / 3PM server time<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town square, Shire homesteads</p>Europe/London2020-05-09T20:00:00Europe/London2020-05-09T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAcorneOldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/may-oaks-the-cathedral-of-musical-friendship/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13256@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZDavlo’s burrow-warming party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DavloHome.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13257" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DavloHome.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="305" /></a></p>
<p>Hullo everyone!</p>
<p>It doesn’t seem that long ago that I wandered into the Green Dragon on a Friday evening and was met by such a bunch of friendly hobbits. Of course Miss Lina had me introduce myself to you all and tell the story of how I recently moved here and purchased a nice hobbit hole. Well, over the past few weeks, I’ve been working extra hard and cleaning and getting things sorted out, that I’m finally ready to start having guests. Of course guests were always welcome, and I did see some footprints, so maybe I’ve just been missing you if you’ve stopped by in your travels. So as to not miss you the next time, I have an announcement!</p>
<p>You are all hereby invited to a housewarming gathering at 4 Wending Way, Maltmead, in the Shire Homesteads, at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 16<sup>th</sup>. Beer, ale, pipeweed, pies, cakes, muffins and mushrooms will all be provided as my cupboards will be open for everyone! We will have a tour of the place, my cousins will be down and we’ll play some music for everyone, and we’ll even partake in a game at some point. If you want you can even bring your fishing pole and try to catch that big fish that keeps taking my bait! And to show everyone we’re having a party, feel free to shoot of some fireworks anytime (there will be some of those provided too!)</p>
<p>So tell all your friends, and come join me on the 16<sup>th</sup>! Hope to see you there!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday May 16<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time / 2:30PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: 4 Wending Way, Maltmead, Shire homesteads</p>Europe/London2020-05-16T19:30:00Europe/London2020-05-16T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventDavloMaltmead @ 4 Wending Way, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/davlos-burrow-warming-party/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DavloHome.jpg;400;305,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DavloHome.jpg;400;305,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DavloHome.jpg;400;305,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DavloHome.jpg;400;305en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13248@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGreen Dragon Friday 12th anniversary party<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1878" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary-640x335.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="335" /></a></p>
<p>Green Dragon Friday is 12 years old<a class="externalLink" href="https://www.linawillow.org/home/2018/04/ten-years-of-green-dragon-friday/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">,</a> and we shall, must and will celebrate!<br />
Welcome hobbits! Bring all yer hobbit friends!</p>
<p><b>Date</b>: Friday May 22<br />
<b>Time</b>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<b>Location</b>: Green Dragon Inn, Bywater, The Shire, Laurelin server</p>
<p>Plans for the main party are still being sorted out, but here are some things to look forward to:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Grand GDF<strong> Brew Biscuit Bake-off </strong>– win prizes by baking biscuits! The recipe must include one of the drinks sold by Barmy, the Green Dragon innkeeper! See rules below and <a href="https://www.linawillow.org/home/contact-me/chat-with-me/">sign up in advance</a>!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <strong>Mini-play </strong>– we’ll have a short play performance!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <strong>Wear Green Competition</strong> – wear a fine green outfit, you might win a prize!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <b>Anniversary Meal</b> – food and drink aplenty!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <b>Anniversary Speech –</b> yer not getting away from it…<b></b></li>
<li>The Grand GDF<b> Raffle </b>– win fun prizes!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF <strong>Anniversary Song</strong> – turn it up to eleven!</li>
<li>The Grand GDF<b> Three-Farthing Stone Fireworks Display</b> – we’ll boom even closer to the Cotton farm this time!</li>
<li>GDF-related <b>entertainment</b> – <b><a class="externalLink" href="https://www.linawillow.org/home/contact-me/chat-with-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sign up in advance</a></b> if yer have some!</li>
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<p><b>Please note that Green Dragon Friday is an in-character roleplaying event for hobbits. </b>Travelling dwarves are welcome as always.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/gdf-12-anni-menu.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13289" src="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/gdf-12-anni-menu-493x640.jpg" alt="" width="493" height="640" /></a></p>
<h2>The biscuit Bake-off</h2>
<p>We’ll have a biscuit baking competition this year. The aim of the competition is to find out who bakes the best biscuits which includes one of the drinks sold by Barmy at the Green Dragon, as well as have some fun on the way!</p>
<p>Obviously, there is no way to have a jury eat your biscuits and judge the quality of it in-game. That’s why we will ask the participants to describe the basics of their baked biscuits. The jury will then choose the biscuit they think sound the best. It will be subjective, but then again, most matters of taste are.</p>
<h3>How to enter</h3>
<p>To enter the biscuit bake-off, please do the following:</p>
<ol>
<li>Be (or create) a hobbit on the Laurelin server</li>
<li><a title="Contact me" href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/contact-me/chat-with-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Contact me</a> and say that you’d like to enter the competition. Provide the name of the character you’ll enter with. You must sign up in advance to participate. By signing up, we’ll act as if you have also sent a sample of 20 biscuits in advance to the jury.</li>
<li>Check the rules below.</li>
<li>Come to the Green Dragon for the anniversary party on Friday May 22 and be prepared to join the bake-off.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Rules</h3>
<p>During the party, be prepared to do the following when called up by the jury:</p>
<ol>
<li>Present the <strong>name of your biscuit</strong>. The name should indicate what kind of biscuit this is. For instance, “This is Ma Willowwood’s sticky honey oat biscuits”.</li>
<li>Describe <strong>what your biscuits look like</strong>, by a <strong>single emote text</strong>. This could be the shape, colour, appearance or any other interesting information about the visuals of your biscuit. For instance, “/e holds up a pale round sticky-looking biscuit, slightly burned on top”. Short and sweet does it.</li>
<li>Answer two questions<strong> in /say</strong> when prompted by the jury.</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none;">
<ul>
<li><strong>What are the main ingredients in your biscuit recipe?</strong><br />
Remember, you must include at least one Barmy-bought drink in the biscuit batter, see list below.</li>
<li><strong>What is your best serving suggestion for this biscuit?<br />
</strong>Give us an example of the best way to enjoy your biscuit. Does it work well with other food and drink, on special occasions, for special meals, etc.? <strong><br />
</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Include one of the following drinks in the batter:</p>
<ul>
<li>1404 Vintage Reserve. Red Wine (flagon). White Wine (flagon). Ale (frothy pint). Green Dragon’s Breath Ale. Hard cider. Mead. Beer (small).</li>
</ul>
<p>Keep your answers fitting to your character and the LOTRO universe, yet most of all short and simple in case there are many participants! Avoid power-emoting (for instance, variations of “this is clearly the best and most fabulous biscuit you have ever laid your eyes on” won’t do at all, since there’s no wriggle room for the judges).</p>
<p>Try to tempt the judges and be creative, but don’t go overboard either! Short and simple is sweet! Finally, remember that all biscuits should be edible and not poisonous, but they don’t necessarily have to taste good…</p>
<p>After all biscuits have been presented, the jury will deliberate a bit and vote on the winner.</p>
<p><strong>All participants</strong> will get a reward. The top baker will also win fine prizes, as well as be awarded a title and likely get honourable mentions in the Bramblebury Gazette. There may also be special prizes given for particularly fun or clever entries.</p>
<p>The judges are currently kept as a secret, to avoid the danger of bribes!</p>Europe/London2020-05-22T19:30:00Europe/London2020-05-22T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.comBywater @ Green Dragon inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/green-dragon-friday-12th-anniversary-party/freethumbnail;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary-640x335.jpg;640;335,medium;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary-640x335.jpg;640;335,large;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary-640x335.jpg;640;335,full;http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/green-dragon-anniversary-640x335.jpg;640;335en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13237@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZPurple Pipeweed spring concert<div><img src="http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1586690810367/announcements/anutherconcertseriesfromuspurplefolke/PPPBconcertspringLaurel.png?height=300&width=400" width="400" height="300" border="0" /></div>
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<div><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday May 23</div>
<div><strong>Time</strong>: 8PM UK time / 3PM servertime</div>
<div><strong>Location</strong>: Ivy Bush inn, Hobbiton</div>
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<div>We Purple Folke like ta celebrate the seasons cause Muther Nature is all inspirin’. Spring brings out the flowers and butterflies and warm sunshine that makes the Shire come to life. You have seen us at Night of the Muses, but if ya would like to see the traditional side of purple then this be your chance.</div>
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<div>This will be happenin on May 23rd in Hobbiton, outside the Ivy Bush Inn. Look fer us at eight chimes past noon on the Michel Delving Bells ((8pm UK, 3:00 PM servertime)).</div>
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<div>This is our first concert this year with the fellas (Radvat & Glangam) returning after injuries fightin goblins outside Oldfurlong.</p>
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</div>Europe/London2020-05-23T20:00:00Europe/London2020-05-23T21:30:00en-GBPublic eventAgagoMichel Delving @ Ivy Bush inn, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/purple-pipeweed-spring-concert/freethumbnail;http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1586690810367/announcements/anutherconcertseriesfromuspurplefolke/PPPBconcertspringLaurel.png?height=300&width=400;400;300,medium;http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1586690810367/announcements/anutherconcertseriesfromuspurplefolke/PPPBconcertspringLaurel.png?height=300&width=400;400;300,large;http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1586690810367/announcements/anutherconcertseriesfromuspurplefolke/PPPBconcertspringLaurel.png?height=300&width=400;400;300,full;http://www.brambleburygazette.com/_/rsrc/1586690810367/announcements/anutherconcertseriesfromuspurplefolke/PPPBconcertspringLaurel.png?height=300&width=400;400;300en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13259@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZKin meeting<p>Kin meeting for Grand Order members. We’ll meet in the parlour, have some tea and food and chat about upcoming plans.</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday May 24<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: The parlour, Songburrow Hall</p>Europe/London2020-05-24T19:30:00Europe/London2020-05-24T21:00:00en-GBKin eventLinaSongburrow @ In the parlour, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/kin-meeting-17/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13295@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZThe Forest of OAKS<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Forest-Poster-2020-final.png" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13296" src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Forest-Poster-2020-final-640x410.png" alt="" width="640" height="410" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday June 6<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 6PM UK time / 1PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Oldfurlong, Town square</p>
<div>Hiya!</div>
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<div>What a truly awesum May OAKS!</div>
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<div>Usually the OAKS concerts showcase the talent within just one band …..</div>
<div>but this time …</div>
<div>twenty-four mighty talented folks from many of the outstandin bands that play all over Middle Earth came t’gether fer an incredible concert!</div>
<div>featurin the music of ….</div>
<div>Bruzo of A Rock & a Hard Place,</div>
<div>Irenella of the the Great Willow Blues Band,</div>
<div>Kenghis of the Mardi Gras Party band,</div>
<div>Peppy of the Green Brambles,</div>
<div>Reganilda of Ohrwurm,</div>
<div>Strovar of ARDA,</div>
<div>and Vercingetorik of the Gallic Frogs.</div>
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<div>the wonderful singin of Hollybery and Strovar …</div>
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<div>and displayin the wondrous musical talent of ….</div>
<div>Agago, Ajjano, Belaya, Berwenn, Blula, Bragomur, Bruzo, Fiyalka, Frie, Gerhalt, Halgoreth, Hollybery, Irenella, Kenghis, Kirgon, Peppy, Radvat, Reganilda, Strovar, Szorcha, Tomlyn, Vercingetorik, Vethlo, and …Acorne (I had the great honor ta play as well).</div>
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<div>Thanks also to a fabulous audience who came to share this time wit us in the Oldfurlong neighborhood of the Shire and hear the spectacular music of these accomplished musicians.</div>
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<div>A special thanks ta dear Miss Leddy ….<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EyMEAT_W3I" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EyMEAT_W3I</a> and Master Palarandir…. <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/videos/616117795" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.twitch.tv/videos/616117795</a> fer preservin this luvly memory fer all of us.</div>
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<div>Fer those who mite have missed the May OAKS or want ta see the Cathedral play agin …ya’ll get a chance in June!</div>
<div>Cause they …along wit all the bands that have played in the OAKS over the past season …</div>
<div>will be back ta each play agin fer 30 minutes in the Forest of OAKS.</div>
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<div>Come on back on Saturday June 6th and ya can enjoy all of them agin!!!!</div>
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<div>We’ll smoke, drink, maybee have a nibble or three, all them elufs can kick off their shoes</div>
<div> ( Ya no they want ta )</div>
<div>while we dance the day away listenin ta ….</div>
<div> well just look at the poster ..~giggles~</div>
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<div>Bring all the gaffers & gammers out fer a luvly day in the Forest of OAKS ….</div>
<div>in fact …bring the whole family ..everyone be welcome in the Forest!</div>
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<div>This is gonna be truly AMAZIN!!!</div>
<div>I think maybee ya’ll see sum of them oak trees dancin along …maybee ~grins~</div>
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<div>where: the town square of the Oldfurlong neighborhood in the Shire homesteads<br />
((Altfurch auf Deutsch / Longuevieille en français))when: Saturday June 6th at six bells in the evenin<br />
(( 18:00 UK time / 19:00 CET / 13:00 server time ))</div>
<div>warm hugs ta everyone,</div>
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<p>Acorne</p>
</div>Europe/London2020-06-06T18:00:00Europe/London2020-06-06T22:00:00en-GBPublic eventAcorne; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/Oldfurlong @ Town square, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/the-forest-of-oaks/freethumbnail;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Forest-Poster-2020-final-640x410.png;640;410,medium;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Forest-Poster-2020-final-640x410.png;640;410,large;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Forest-Poster-2020-final-640x410.png;640;410,full;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Forest-Poster-2020-final-640x410.png;640;410en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13315@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZKin meeting<p>Kin meeting for Grand Order members. We’ll meet in the parlour, have some tea and food, greet invited guests and chat about upcoming plans.</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday May 14<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: The parlour, Songburrow Hall</p>Europe/London2020-06-14T19:30:00Europe/London2020-06-14T21:00:00en-GBKin eventLinaSongburrow @ In the parlour, Shire Homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/kin-meeting-18/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13303@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZGrand Summer Picnic<p>The annual summer picnic! More details to come, but except lots of food, fun and entertainment!</p>
<p>Date: Sunday June 21<br />
Time: 7.30PM UK time onwards (2.30PM servertime)<br />
Location: TBC</p>Europe/London2020-06-21T19:30:00Europe/London2020-06-21T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLinaTBC0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/grand-summer-picnic-3/freeen-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13316@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZRootmorton afterlith hog-roast<div>
<p><a href="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/preparing-overlithe-party-kinhouse_53163.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13317" src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/preparing-overlithe-party-kinhouse_53163-640x338.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="338" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Thursday June 25<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK time / 2:30PM servertime<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: 4 Myrtle Court, Rootmorton, Shire homesteads</p>
<p>The Concerning Pipeweed Kinship is planning an<b> Evening Feast</b> to celebrate their founding in Afterlithe 1417 S.R.</p>
<p>The Afterlithe party is open to all the hobbits of The Shire. Just bring yourself and a bottle of wine and join in the fun</p>
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<p>The party will be held at <b>4 Myrtle Court, Rootmorton</b> (Shire Homesteads) Arrive at <i><u>19.30</u></i> on<b> 25 June </b>and feast until <i><u>21.00.</u></i> There will be a succulent hog-roast for all you pork aficionados!</p>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.<br />
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">I hope that you will have time to call and join in with our party</span><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanking you,<br />
</span><span style="font-size: medium;">Miss Cellirica Goldworthy </span></p>
</div>Europe/London2020-06-25T19:30:00Europe/London2020-06-25T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventCellirica; http://www.brambleburygazette.com/Rootmorton @ 4 Myrtle Court, Shire homesteads0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/rootmorton-afterlith-hog-roast/freethumbnail;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/preparing-overlithe-party-kinhouse_53163-640x338.jpg;640;338,medium;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/preparing-overlithe-party-kinhouse_53163-640x338.jpg;640;338,large;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/preparing-overlithe-party-kinhouse_53163-640x338.jpg;640;338,full;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/preparing-overlithe-party-kinhouse_53163-640x338.jpg;640;338en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13305@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZMissing rug mystery<p><img class="alignnone size-medium" src="https://lostmathom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rug-Mystery.jpg" width="1778" height="995" /></p>
<p>Miss Pycella wanted to escape the eternal waitressing duties by trading a new rug to Barmy. But now, the rug has gone missing!</p>
<p>Remember the <a href="https://lostmathom.com/2020/05/08/news-report-from-hobbiton-bywater-pottys-tab-gone-missing/">news about Potty’s missing tab</a>, and how Pycella wanted to trade the missing tab for a new rug, so that she wouldn’t have to serve as waitress at the Dragon forever more? Well, the plan didn’t work as well as planned. It seems that the Quickpost managed to the deliver the new rug to Michel Delving, but then, it disappeared from the local post office. The Quickpost hobbits suspect that someone stole it. According to some initial investigations the local bounders managed to do before heading over towards the Bird and Baby, the culprit should be somewhere in Michel Delving.</p>
<p>Now, Miss Pycella doesn’t want to give up like this. That’s why she invites everyone to help her out and solve the Mystery of the Missing Rug. Here are the details:</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Sunday 28th June<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM ((UK time))<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: In front of the Post Office, Michel Delving, the Shire ((Laurelin server))</p>
<p>Welcome all to help a lass out of trouble!</p>
<p>PS. Although this hunt should be rather safe for all, the minimum belly size of 20 is recommended to enjoy it fully! Miss Pycella is bringing some large pies to consume.</p>
<p><em>OOC: This is a roleplaying event mainly for hobbits and travelling dwarves. We will stay inside Michel Delving for the whole event and solve some riddles. However, the minimum level of 20 is recommended for this event. If you have questions, please turn to Pycella, the organizer (pycellawoodberry@gmail.com).<br />
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<p><em>There have been some similar “treasure hunts” in the past. <a href="https://pycellastales.blogspot.com/2019/09/buckland-pierate-treasure-hunt.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here’s a summary of the pierate treasure hunt</a>, if you are interested.</em></p>Europe/London2020-06-28T19:30:00Europe/London2020-06-28T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventPycella; https://lostmathom.comMichel Delving @ Post office, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/missing-rug-mystery/freethumbnail;https://lostmathom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rug-Mystery.jpg;1778;995,medium;https://lostmathom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rug-Mystery.jpg;1778;995,large;https://lostmathom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rug-Mystery.jpg;1778;995,full;https://lostmathom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rug-Mystery.jpg;1778;995en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13306@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZBards Day 2020<p><a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert.jpg" class="wp_lightbox" rel="post_13264"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6989" src="https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>A day to remember the bards of old and the music they inspired.<br />
Not least that grand feller Ronald Dwale.<br />
Welcome to the annual Bards Day in the Ivy Bush Inn!</p>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Monday September 2<br />
<strong>Time</strong>: 7:30PM UK (2:30PM servertime)<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Ivy Bush inn, Hobbiton, The Shire</p>
<p>A day to remember the writers of the tales, poems and songs we treasure today. A selection of tunes related to one of the finest writers we have seen, master Ronald Dwale.</p>
<p>The Brandy Badgers will perform a selection of songs and poems based on the works of master Dwale. Afterwards, the stage will be open for other bards who would like to share suitable works for the occasion.</p>
<p>All are welcome to come to attend the Bards Day: hobbits, dwarves, elves and men.</p>
<p><b>OOC details:</b></p>
<p>J.R.R. Tolkien passed away September 2nd 1973. On this date, every year since 2012, we have paid homage to him with an evening of music and poetry in the Ivy Bush, playing tunes inspired by Tolkien’s works (from the movies or adapted from his writings and poems) and reciting some of Tolkien’s poems. The main part of the concert is performed by The Brandy Badgers, the in-house music collective in the <a class="externalLink" href="http://lostmathom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Grand Order of the Lost Mathom.</b></a></p>
<p>Given the event theme and the date, this is not a strict roleplaying event, so players of all sizes and shapes are welcome. However, we will stay in-character: Instead of speaking about Tolkien, the musicians will play songs inspired by Ronald Dwale, Tolkien’s in-game alter ego.</p>
<p>Although there would be many lore reasons to have the concert in the Bird and Baby, the inn is somewhat unsuitable for music. So we have moved to the Ivy Bush instead.</p>
<p>The Badgers will perform for ca 90 minutes. Afterwards, the stage is open for anyone who would like to play a tune or recite a poem suitable for such an event.</p>
<p>Welcome to the Ivy Bush September 2nd!</p>Europe/London2020-09-02T19:30:00Europe/London2020-09-02T21:00:00en-GBPublic eventLina; lina.willow@yahoo.com; http://www.lostmathom.orgHobbiton @ The Ivy Bush, The Shire0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/bards-day-2020/freethumbnail;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,medium;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,large;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360,full;https://www.linawillow.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bards-day-concert-640x360.jpg;640;360en-GBlaurelin,lotroai1ec-13043@www.linawillow.org/home2020-06-07T10:34:28ZDST difference EU – US autumn 2020<p>The US and the EU moves off Daylight Saving Time (DST) at different dates.</p>
<ul>
<li>The EU moves the clocks back one hour on the morning (2AM) of the last Sunday in October. In 2020, this is October 25th.</li>
<li>The US moves the clocks back one hour on the morning (2AM) of the first Sunday in November. In 2020, this is November 1st.</li>
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<p>In this period, the time difference between the EU and the US is one hour LESS than it usually is. One example: While the difference between UK/London time and US/Boston time is usually 5 hours, this week it will only be 4 hours. This has a lot of impact on event planning in LOTRO, so make sure you know which times you use.</p>
<p>Here is more <a href="http://www.linawillow.org/home/2013/03/so-whats-the-time-in-lotro/">information on DST and event planning in LOTRO. </a></p>Europe/London2020-10-25T01:00:00Europe/London2020-11-01T05:00:00en-GBGeneral event0https://www.linawillow.org/home/event/dst-difference-eu-us-4/freeen-GBlotro